Alaska Marine Response acts as your partner in an emergency at sea. We employ a fully certified safety and salvage crew with the expertise to manage all aspects of marine response. We move quickly to:
- Arrive on scene by sea, air, or land as fast and safely as possible
- Stabilize the scene and contain pollutants
- Coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard and other relevant agencies
- Communicate with your insurance provider
- Meet on-site with inspectors
Your AMR team will consistently, effectively, and efficiently communicate with all essential entities necessary to get you back on the water and back to work.
Download USCG’s brochure Coping with an Accident at Sea.
Steps to take in
a maritime emergency
- Ensure access to emergency gear, including immersion suits, life raft, EPIRB, and fire extinguishers
- Alert Coast Guard Marine Casualty Reporting and follow their guidance
- Sector Anchorage 24/7 Command Center: 907-428-4100
- Local: 911
- Coast Guard on VHF-FM: channel 16 (marine-band radio)
- Marine Safety Unit Valdez: 907-835-7220 / Response: 907-835-7216
- Contact AMR regarding marine casuality; we will provide immediate emergency response
- For more on Coast Guard Marine Casualty Reporting: Reportable Marine Casualties (uscg.mil)
Dealing with a loss at sea is difficult and complicated. The professionals at Alaska Marine Response will provide support while you re-organize. We will work with the rest of your team to help make things right.
WE ARE A PRE-APPROVED USCG VENDOR
Extended area response includes but is not limited to:
Prince William Sound
Bristol Bay
Cook Inlet
Gulf of Alaska, including Yakutat
SALVAGE AND TOWING
Alaska Marine Response provides comprehensive salvage and towing services. When a vessel experiences an emergency on the water, runs aground, or sinks, AMR is fully equipped to raise and/or tow to any port of refuge.
POLLUTION CONTROL
Once a boat is evacuated, pollution is the most immediate concern. It is imperative to control fuel spills and other pollution issues as quickly as possible. AMR rapidly coordinates with the U.S. Coast Guard, ADEC, and other related agencies.
COMMERCIAL DIVING
Alaska Marine Response certified divers are experienced in the marine industry, and know and understand Alaska's waters. Our team will arrive on-site to assess possible damage to your vessel, and help advise of next steps.
MARINE CONTRACTING
Alaska Marine Response has the tools, know-how, resources, and crew you need for success. From helping to organize a research project or field camp to building an underwater pipeline, AMR is here for you.
