Salvage & Recovery

Asset Recovery Services

Lost It? We Can Find It.

When something valuable goes overboard, sinks, or disappears beneath the surface, Marine Rescue CDA is your trusted team for fast, professional asset recovery. From phones and engines to entire vessels, our certified captains and commercial licensed divers use advanced search technology, including sonar, underwater drones, and diver-led inspections to locate and recover your property safely and efficiently.

What We Recover

Sunken Boats & Personal Watercraft
Vehicles & Trailers, Seaplanes, other sunken assets
Phones, Keys, Bags & High-Value Personal Items
Anchors, Mooring Gear & Marine Equipment
Drone & Camera Equipment
Engines, Outdrives & Components
Dock sections, swim platforms, and lost moorage items

If it’s under the water or on the bottom we can get it back. ( Depending on Depth)

Boat salvage & Recovery

Marine Rescue CDA provides professional boat salvage and recovery services for sunken, partially submerged, storm-damaged, or grounded vessels. Our team uses commercial-grade equipment, underwater drones, lift bags, divers, and precision rigging, to safely raise, stabilize, and transport vessels of all sizes.

We handle everything from dock sinkers to offshore recoveries with fast response, environmental protection, and complete insurance documentation. Whether your boat went down during a storm, took on water at the moorage, or needs controlled lifting from the lakebed, we are equipped to recover it safely and professionally.

We also travel for recovery operations, serving all of Idaho, as well as Washington, Oregon, and Montana for specialized salvage missions.

Professional Search Technology

Our recovery team uses:

High-resolution side-scan sonar and live scope
ROVs / underwater drones with 4K cameras
Experienced commercial divers and recovery specialists
Lift bags, rigging, and professional salvage gear

This combination allows us to identify, mark, and recover lost assets with unmatched accuracy on Lake Coeur d’Alene and the surrounding waterways.

Fast Response • Safe Methods • Licensed & Insured

Every recovery is handled the right way, following maritime safety standards, environmental protection protocols, and proper rigging practices. We document the scene, walk you through the process, and provide any reports needed for your insurance company.

Need Something Recovered?

Contact us with the details of what was lost and where, and our team will guide you through your next steps. No matter the conditions, Marine Rescue CDA specializes in bringing your property back home.

Hazmat Response

Marine Rescue CDA provides certified hazardous materials response for fuel leaks, sheen on the water, and contamination caused by vessel incidents or sinkings. Our team is trained in spill containment and environmental protection, ensuring fast, safe mitigation to protect Lake Coeur d’Alene and its surrounding waterways.

Our Hazmat Capabilities

Fuel & Oil Spill Containment
Boom Deployment & Absorbent Barriers
Sheen Removal & Lakebed Cleanup
Environmental Protection During Vessel Recoveries
Documentation for Insurance & Regulatory Requirements

We arrive with the equipment needed to control the spill, prevent further contamination, and stabilize the scene before recovery operations begin.

When a vessel leaks fuel or oil, every minute counts—Marine Rescue CDA responds quickly to protect the lake, your vessel, and the environment.

Underwater Drone Services

Marine Rescue CDA utilizes advanced ROVs (underwater drones) to perform detailed underwater inspections and search operations with precision and safety. These drones allow us to access deep or hazardous areas without putting a diver in the water, speeding up recovery and lowering risk.

What Our Drones Can Do

Locate Sunken Vessels & Lost Assets
High-Definition Underwater Video & Photos
Search & Identification Before Diver Entry
Hull, Prop, and Dock Structure Inspections
Night or Low-Visibility Operations
Mapping and Documenting Recovery Scenes for Insurance

With powerful lighting, 4K cameras, and maneuverability in tight or debris-filled environments, our ROVs help us find what can’t be seen from the surface.

From quick inspections to complex search and recovery missions, our underwater drones give Marine Rescue CDA an unmatched advantage beneath the surface.

Documentation for Insurance & Regulatory Requirements

When a vessel sinks, grounds, leaks fuel, or requires salvage, proper documentation is essential. Marine Rescue CDA provides detailed, professional incident documentation to support insurance claims, marina requirements, and state or federal regulatory compliance. Our team captures every phase of the incident and recovery to ensure you have the evidence, reporting, and data needed to move forward without delays.

What We Provide

Incident Reports & Recovery Summaries outlining conditions, actions, and results
Before-and-after photos, underwater images, and 4K drone/ROV footage
Sonar scans, depth data, and location mapping
Hazmat containment documentation for fuel or oil spills
Diver notes, rigging logs, and lift procedures for salvage operations
Chain-of-custody tracking for recovered assets
Insurance-ready invoices and itemized charges

Why Documentation Matters

Accurate, organized records are critical for fast insurance processing, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting vessel owners from liability. Our documentation meets the expectations of insurance adjusters, marinas, environmental agencies, and legal teams involved in the aftermath of a marine incident.

Whether the situation is a small dock sinking or a major offshore recovery, Marine Rescue CDA ensures every detail is captured and professionally presented.

We handle the recovery—and the paperwork—so you can focus on what comes next.

Diver Services

Marine Rescue CDA offers professional commercial diving services for inspections, underwater repairs, recoveries, and support for salvage operations. Our certified divers are equipped with advanced underwater gear, lighting, communications, and lift systems, allowing us to operate safely and efficiently in low-visibility, deep-water, or hazardous conditions.

Our Diver Capabilities

Hull, propeller, and drive inspections
Mooring, dock line, and anchor adjustments
Underwater asset recovery of phones, engines, tools, and valuables
Rigging and lift bag setup for vessel salvage
Debris removal and hazard clearing
Pre- and post-recovery assessments for insurance documentation

Professional, Safe, and Reliable

Every dive operation follows strict safety protocols, environmental standards, and communication procedures. Our divers work closely with our surface crew, towboats, and underwater drone operators to ensure accurate identification, safe rigging, and controlled recovery.

Whether you need a quick inspection at the dock or professional diver support for a complex salvage, Marine Rescue CDA has the expertise and equipment to get the job done right.

If it’s underwater, our divers can reach it—and recover it.

Debris Removal & Cleanup Work

Marine Rescue CDA provides underwater and shoreline debris removal services to keep Lake Coeur d’Alene clean, safe, and navigable. Our divers and ROV teams locate and remove hazardous or abandoned items that pose risks to boats, swimmers, and the environment.

What We Remove

Lost Anchors, Chains & Dock Hardware
Abandoned or Sunken Debris
Construction Materials & Metal Objects
Ropes, Cables & Entanglement Hazards
Storm-Related or Accident Debris

Whether it’s clearing hazards after a storm or supporting ongoing environmental cleanup efforts, Marine Rescue CDA ensures the lake stays safe for everyone.

Cleaner water, safer boating one recovery at a time.

Debris Removal & Response Disclosure

Marine Rescue CDA responds to debris removal and cleanup requests on a case-by-case basis. Depending on conditions such as weather, water conditions, visibility, access, safety considerations, equipment availability, and active emergency responses, Marine Rescue CDA may not be able to respond to or complete all debris removal operations.

Marine Rescue CDA is not responsible or liable for free-floating, submerged, or naturally occurring debris present in Lake Coeur d’Alene or other waterways. The presence of debris in navigable waters does not constitute responsibility or assumption of liability by Marine Rescue CDA unless a specific service agreement has been executed for a designated operation.

All debris removal services, when accepted, are performed under agreed-upon terms and conditions and subject to operational limitations and safety requirements.