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Almancy
Professional Salvage Operations - Recovery of sunken vessels, cargo, and equipment

Marine Salvage Company in Egypt

Recovery of sunken vessels, cargo, and equipment

Overview

Almancy carries out professional marine salvage and wreck removal across Egypt, the Suez Canal, and the Red Sea. Our salvage teams recover sunken and stranded vessels, cargo, and equipment using controlled lifting, pneumatic refloating airbags, hull patching, and dewatering, backed by detailed site assessments and engineered recovery plans. We respond to groundings, capsizes, and navigational obstructions with a focus on safety, restoring clearance, and protecting sensitive reef and coastal environments. From emergency response on busy shipping lanes to planned wreck removal and environmental clean-up, we coordinate divers, cranes, and marine assets to deliver efficient recoveries that get waterways and operations back to normal.

Features

  • Vessel recovery and refloating
  • Cargo and equipment salvage
  • Wreck removal
  • Emergency response
  • Environmental protection measures

Benefits

  • Experienced salvage team
  • Specialized recovery equipment
  • Site-specific recovery planning
  • Minimal environmental impact
  • Compliance with maritime regulations

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Salvage Operations — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about salvage operations in Egypt and the Suez Canal.

How is a sunken or grounded ship refloated?
Refloating starts with a dive survey to assess the vessel's condition, then a tailored plan that may combine patching breaches, dewatering flooded compartments, redistributing ballast, and applying controlled lift from pneumatic airbags or cranes to bring the hull back to buoyancy. We have refloated and recovered vessels on real Egyptian operations, including the Cedar Queen tugboat and the Arwi at Ras Sedr.
How do salvage airbags work?
Pneumatic salvage airbags are positioned under or alongside a vessel and inflated to add controlled buoyancy, helping lift or roll the hull during a refloating or recovery. They are often combined with patching and dewatering so the lift is gradual and predictable.
What should you do when a ship runs aground?
Make the crew safe, stop any pollution, and avoid uncontrolled attempts to power off the ground, which can worsen hull damage. Then call a salvage team for a proper assessment of the seabed, tide, and hull condition before any refloating attempt. We provide 24/7 grounding response across the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.
How much does wreck removal cost?
Wreck removal cost depends on the vessel's size and condition, the water depth and seabed, the exposure to weather and current, the recovery method, and the disposal or recycling required. We survey the wreck and provide a free, itemised quote rather than quote a number blind.
Can you recover vessels in reefs or environmentally sensitive areas?
Yes. We plan recoveries to protect coral and coastal environments, coordinating with the relevant environmental authority and using low-impact, reef-safe techniques. Our recovery of a yacht from a reef at Sharm El Sheikh was completed with the environmental authority's sign-off.

Salvage Operations Case Studies

See how our team has delivered salvage operations on real projects across Egypt, the Suez Canal, and the Red Sea.

Cedar Queen tugboat during salvage operationSalvage

Cedar Queen Tugboat Stranding & Recovery

Emergency salvage operation for the Cedar Queen tugboat that ran aground, requiring precision refloating techniques and damage assessment.

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Shahd Cleopatra vessel dismantling operationDismantling

Shahd Cleopatra Vessel Dismantling Project

Complete dismantling and removal of the Shahd Cleopatra vessel, requiring precision cutting and environmental safety measures.

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Stranded supply vessel before recoverySalvage

Stranded Supply Vessel Salvage Operation

Recovery of a stranded supply vessel in challenging shallow water conditions, requiring specialized salvage techniques.

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