Salvage industry remains under pressure

James Herbert, of the International Salvage Union, outlines the state of the salvage industry in the past year and points to the added value of salvor services

The International Salvage Union (ISU) seeks to be the "credible, trusted and unified global voice of its members who facilitate world trade by providing marine services which save life, protect the environment, mitigate risk and reduce loss". However the salvage industry remains under financial pressure as the ISU's annual salvage industry statistics indicate and the benefits of the services provided by its members should not be taken for granted.