Salvage & Diving Services

Renowned for its technical excellence and quick response capability, this unit specializes in high-stakes salvage operations and commercial diving services. From recovering sunken vessels to performing class-certified underwater inspections, it operates with precision under challenging conditions. Backed by international certifications and a proven record of success in complex recoveries, this team sets the benchmark for marine salvage in the region.

Scope of Salvage Services

Vessel Recovery

Sunken Vessel Refloating

Aground Vessel Refloating

Emergency Stabilization

Specialized Salvage

Propeller & Anchor Clearance

Wreck Removal & Obstruction Clearing

Towage of Dead Vessels

Complex Operations

Large-Scale Multi-Day Salvages

High-Risk Environments

Cargo Protection & Recovery

Remarkable Projects

Underwater Inspection & Cleaning of FSRU MV EXCELLENCE

Raising Operation of Sunken MV SOUTHERN QUEEN

SPM Split & Twisted Mooring Rope Retrieval

Sinker Pipe Salvage with BOSKALIS for POC-Matarbari 1200MW USC Coal Power Plant

Barge MR3322 Salvage after cyclone “Sitrang”

Salvage Operation of GTCL Gas Transmission Pipes

Salvage of M.V. HAIAN CITY after collision

Our Services

Marine & Offshore Installation

Expert support for installing marine structures and offshore equipment with precision and safety.

Diving

Certified commercial diving services for underwater inspections, repairs, and marine operations.

Salvage

Specialized marine salvage operations, recovering vessels and cargo in complex underwater environments.

Mooring Rope Inspection

Detailed inspection and assessment of mooring ropes to ensure operational integrity and safety.

Permanent Underwater Repair using Cofferdam

Innovative underwater repair solutions using cofferdams for long-lasting structural fixes.

Underwater Videography

High-resolution underwater video documentation for inspections, surveys, and reporting.

Touch & Feel Inspection

Hands-on diver inspections to detect defects or damage in submerged structures not visible by cameras.

In-water Survey

Certified surveys conducted while the vessel remains afloat, approved by major classification societies.

Underwater Hull Cleaning

Removal of marine growth and debris from vessel hulls to improve efficiency and performance.

Propeller Cleaning

Professional cleaning of propellers to enhance propulsion and fuel efficiency.

MV Southern Queen 2001

Sunken vessel refloating, Chittagong Port.

Barge MLC 3302 2003

Aground refloating, Mongla Port.

MV Kachalong 2003

Wreck removal, Chittagong Port River channel.

MV F Jahan 2005

Tail shaft failure, consultancy, towage to Singapore.

MV Cey Pioneer 2006

Dead ship towage, 90 NM off Chittagong.

MV Maris 2006

Collision salvage, flooded holds, Chittagong Anchorage.

MV Aliki L 2006

Underwater hull repairs, bottom damage.

MV Merry Falcon 2009

Collision damage repairs, DB tank, Chittagong Anchorage.

MV S B Queen 2010

Fouled anchor removal at propeller shaft.

MV BM Warrior 2011

Refloating/towage, Mongla Fairway Buoy.

MV Hyang Ro Bong 2011 – Ongoing

Bulk carrier sunk with 13,482 MT rice, depth 90 ft, Chittagong.

MV Densa Jaguar 2014

Fouled anchor removal, Chittagong.

MV ENARXIS 2014

Pumping flooded engine room, Chittagong.

MV Spar Draco 2014

Rudder damage arrest, Cox’s Bazar.

MV ENARXIS 2014

Sunken vessel salvage (engine room flooded, salt cargo).

MV INA 2014

Dead ship towage, Andaman Sea → Chittagong.

MV MOSHAK 2015

Sunken water barge salvage, Chittagong Port Dock, record 7 days.

MV Shinano 2016

Refloating aground bulk carrier, 54,502 MT maize, Kutubdia.

Tug AST LEGEND 2016

Salvage after cyclone Roanu, Chittagong Port.

MV RIMA–3 2016

Sunken sand barge salvage, Chittagong River mouth.

MV High 2017

Refloating dead vessel, joint with Resolve Marine, Sonadia Island.

MV LAN HA 2017

Refloating, aground cement carrier blocking Chittagong River channel.

MV JAGUNA KHATUN–1 2017

Sunken sand barge salvage, Chittagong River channel.

C/V Tzini 2018

Container vessel refloating, 1,126 TEUs, Chittagong Port.

MV Crown Vision 2018

Cement clinker carrier refloating, Kutubdia Anchorage.

SVITZER RANGPUR & DHAKA (tugs) 2018

Emergency propeller clearance, Moheshkhali LNG terminal.

Sinker pipeline salvage 2018

Dredger pipeline (450 m, 200T), Matarbari Anchorage.

MV KHAN–7 2019

Sunken sand vessel salvage, Chittagong River channel, 3-day record.

MV Dubai Crown 2020

Corrosion damage repair, Chittagong Anchorage.

CBM–01 (Unigas Project) 2020

Salvage & repositioning of sinkers & anchors, Barabkunda.

MT Ardmore Encounter 2020

Emergency fouled propeller/anchor chain removal, near grounding avoided.

MV HAIAN CITY 2022

Collision salvage, sealed 10x12m puncture, Kutubdia, seaworthy tow to Singapore.

MV SAND PIPER 2022

Emergency underwater service, fouled propeller & shaft.

Barge MR3322 2022

Salvage after cyclone “Sitrang”, stranded on Cherwadip, St. Martin’s Island.

Barge DANUM 72 2023

Refloating after cyclone “Mocha”, Cox’s Bazar.

Wooden Boat 2023

Salvage, Matarbari Coal Project channel, JV with Penta-Ocean.

MV BOSPHORUS M 2025

Collision salvage, ruptured side shell, joint with Resolve Marine, Kutubdia Anchorage.

Contact Us

Leading Offshore & High-Skilled Marine Service Company in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Portland MAM Tower, Level 7 & 8,
226 Strand Road, Bangla Bazar,
Chattogram — 4100
Bangladesh

Call us at +88-0173-000-4264

Our 39th Successful Salvage: How Prantik Refloated the MV EBURY TRADER, Laden with 55,000 Tons of Cargo.

Prantik Group has been honored as one of Asia’s Greatest Brands 2023 by AsiaOne Magazine and URS, recognizing our innovation and leadership in the marine industry. Our Chairman, MarEngr. Md Golam Sarwar, is also set to receive the Asia’s Greatest Leaders 2023 award for his visionary role in building a world-class marine services company from Bangladesh.

Prantik Group earned Asia’s Greatest Brands 2023

Cargo ship 'Haian City' with hull damage post-collision.

When Ctg port goes the extra mile to save Tk 800 crore export cargoes

In a remarkable rescue mission, the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), in partnership with Prantik Bengal Salvage and Diving, successfully salvaged the severely damaged container vessel MV Haian City—preventing the loss of export cargoes worth Tk 800 crore and averting a potential blockade of Bangladesh’s busiest shipping channel. The Vietnam-flagged vessel, carrying over 1,100 containers, was struck by an inbound oil tanker near Kutubdia, causing critical underwater damage. Through high-skill underwater welding, precision piloting, and coordinated efforts amid the Eid holidays, the vessel was brought safely to Karnaphuli Dry Dock. Experts hailed the operation as a landmark achievement, spotlighting Bangladesh's growing capability in maritime salvage and emergency response.

Prantik: The story behind Bangladesh’s first marine salvage company

When the Southern Queen sank in 2001, ex-mariner Golam Sarwar stepped up with no salvage experience — just confidence and a smart tidal method. His company, Prantik, became Bangladesh’s first local salvage firm. Today, it’s a trusted name in marine services, partnering with global leaders and handling major port, navy, and offshore projects. For Sarwar, salvaging is more than business — it’s passion.