T&T Salvage

What T&T Salvage does

T&T Salvage, LLC is a family-owned marine salvage and emergency response company founded in 1957 by Rudy Teichman and headquartered in Humble, Texas, with operational facilities in Galveston, Texas. The company provides oil spill response, salvage operations, marine firefighting, and underwater services to commercial shipping operators and oil and gas majors, and is recognized by the US Coast Guard as a qualified OPA-90 Salvage and Marine Firefighting (SMFF) provider. Its client base includes major oil companies such as Chevron, BP, Conoco Phillips, Marathon, and SeaRiver, alongside international ship managers and operators including Mitsui OSK, Anglo-Eastern, Wallem, Columbia Shipmanagement, and CMA CGM.

The firm operates a network of more than 30 US response locations and maintains international depots in Singapore, Germany, the Netherlands, Greece, Cyprus, South Africa, and Peru, enabling pre-positioned emergency response coverage along the world's principal tanker corridors. Underlying capability is built on owned capital assets — boom, skimmers, oil spill response vessels (OSRVs), and dive systems — combined with a 67-year operational track record and USCG-verified standing. The corporate structure includes subsidiaries T&T Marine, T&T Marine Salvage, T&T Offshore, and T&T Salvage Asia, and the firm is a participant in the International Group of P&I Clubs' salvage response network alongside industry associations including Clean Gulf and Clean Pacific.

The business model combines recurring SMFF retainer contracts with oil majors and ship operators under USCG-approved vessel response plans, incident-driven response fees under those plans, P&I club-funded salvage engagements, and a growing commercial diving and subsea services revenue stream. With SMFF coverage spanning more than 60% of the US-flag tanker market, customer retention is anchored by regulatory filings and embedded response-plan contracts; expansion is anchored by extending the same model internationally via T&T Salvage Asia and adjacent service lines in offshore diving and subsea work.

Name

T&T Salvage

Legal name

T&T Salvage, LLC

Website

https://ttgroup-ttsalvage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

T&T Salvage, LLC is a family-owned marine salvage and emergency response firm founded in 1957, providing USCG-verified OPA-90 SMFF compliance, oil spill response, salvage, marine firefighting, and diving services to oil majors and international ship operators across 30+ US sites and international depots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Salvage Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (8113), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Remediation Services (562910), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJANAG

Firefighting & Casualty Stabilization (Marine Fire, De-watering)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Salvage Services

SECONDARYIMAJANAF

Pollution Response & Environmental Salvage (Oil Spill, HAZMAT)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Salvage Services

SECONDARYIMAJANAC

Heavy Lift & Marine Recovery (Cranes, Lift Barges, Rigging)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Salvage Services

SECONDARYIMAJANAD

Underwater Salvage & Diving Operations (UWILD, Cutting, Welding)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Salvage Services

SECONDARYIMAJANAI

Asset Recovery & Decommissioning (Derelict Vessels, Abandoned Property)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Salvage Services

SECONDARYIMAJANAH

Salvage Engineering, Surveying & Claims Support

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Salvage Services

Keywords

• Marine salvage services
• Emergency response solutions
• OPA-90 SMFF compliance
• Oil spill response
• Commercial diving services

Headquarters

HQ city

Humble

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. SMFF Compliance Contracts: Recurring contracts with vessel owners and operators for OPA-90 Salvage and Marine Firefighting compliance coverage, including funding agreements and vessel response plan services
2. Emergency Response Services: On-demand emergency response services for maritime incidents including salvage operations, marine firefighting, wreck removal, and spill response
3. Training and Consulting Services: Custom salvage, marine firefighting, ICS, and marine casualty response training delivered to federal agencies, vessel operators, regulatory authorities, and marine insurers
4. Commercial Diving and Subsea Services: Ship husbandry, class-approved inspections, hull cleaning, propeller polishing, and underwater repair services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

T&T Salvage provides marine salvage and emergency response services for the maritime and energy sectors, including OPA-90 SMFF compliance, wreck removal, oil spill response, commercial diving, and subsea services. The company operates as a USCG-recognized SMFF provider with pre-positioned response equipment across U.S. and international zones.

Product overview

T&T Salvage is a family-owned marine services company offering a comprehensive suite of emergency response and preparedness services for the international maritime and energy sectors. The company operates as a unified portfolio of services organized under its main brand alongside three subsidiary companies: T&T Marine (inland tugs, fabrication, machine shop), T&T Marine Salvage (heavy lift, salvage, spill response, hydrographic survey, LIDAR, specialty pumping), and T&T Offshore (crew boats, utility vessels, dock facilities). Core services include OSRO Services (hazmat, firefighting, rescue), Global Emergency Response (worldwide deployment), Wreck Removal under OPA-90, Commercial Diving and Subsea Services (inspections, repairs, hull cleaning, CCTV surveys), OPA-90 SMFF compliance coverage, and professional Training Services. The company owns and controls all specialized equipment including pumping systems, firefighting units, diving systems, and anti-pollution equipment pre-positioned across 30+ U.S. locations and international depots.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• T&T Marine: Inland Tugs, Fabrication and Machine Shop services
• T&T Marine Salvage
• T&T Offshore

Products and services

• OPA-90 SMFF Services Salvage and Marine Firefighting (SMFF) compliance services under OPA-90 regulations, serving oil tanker vessel owners and operators. The company holds over 60% tanker market share as a USCG-recognized SMFF provider.
• Global Emergency Response 24/7 emergency response services for maritime incidents, including rapid mobilization of response equipment across U.S. and international zones via the company's depot network and T&T Salvage Asia subsidiary.
• Wreck Removal - OPA90 Wreck removal services for tankers and commercial vessels, including OPA-90 compliance-driven removals, using proprietary equipment and diving systems.
• Commercial Diving and Subsea Services Commercial diving and subsea services including underwater inspection, repair, and CCTV-based operations for maritime and energy sector clients.
• Oil Spill Response (OSRO) Services Oil spill response services as an Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO), utilizing proprietary oil spill response equipment, dewatering pumps, and STS lightering systems for maritime and energy clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60% of the tanker market uses T&T for SMFF compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Clean Gulf AssociatesminorOthersAffiliated organization displayed in logos section, part of the broader marine response network
• LufeseaminorOthersAffiliate organization in the marine services network
• Pro-LiquidminorOthersAffiliate organization displayed in the network logos section
• Clean Pacific PeruminorOthersAffiliate organization displayed in the network logos section
• Xenos MarineminorOthersAffiliate company displayed with logo on T&T Salvage website, associated with marine operations (Xenos Marine recently christened TX-10,000 vessel)
• Hon-R ChemicalsminorOthersAffiliate organization logo displayed on website
• American Salvage AssociationminorOthersIndustry association member providing professional network and industry representation
• BIMCOminorOthersInternational shipping association membership providing industry standards and networking
• Cyprus Shipping ChamberminorOthersRegional shipping association membership for Cyprus operations coverage
• North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA)minorOthersEnvironmental protection association membership supporting marine environmental initiatives
• Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA)minorOthersGreek marine environmental protection association membership
• URUMEPAminorOthersRegional marine environment protection association membership
• International Group of P&I ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT&T Salvage's SMFF funding agreement has been reviewed and accepted by the International Group of P&I Clubs, Hull underwriters and the USCG, indicating a core partnership for OPA-90 compliance coverage
• Hull UnderwriterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for SMFF funding agreements and insurance coverage review, working with vessel owners to ensure response capability

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Resolve Marine Group: Global marine salvage, emergency response, wreck removal, and offshore services company formed from the merger of Ardent and US-based salvage operators. Direct competitor to T&T for OPA-90 SMFF funding agreements, incident response, and wreck removal in US waters and internationally.
• Donjon Marine: US-based marine services company providing salvage, wreck removal, dredging, and marine emergency response with a strong East Coast and Gulf footprint. Competes head-to-head with T&T for OPA-90 SMFF contracts and US incident response work.
• Smit Salvage (Boskalis): Historic global marine salvage and emergency response brand now part of Royal Boskalis Westminster. Competes with T&T for international casualty response, wreck removal, and salvage contracts, particularly outside the US where T&T is still building presence.
• Titan Salvage (Crowley): Marine salvage and wreck removal specialist operating under Crowley Maritime. Competes with T&T for OPA-90 SMFF coverage and emergency response work, leveraging Crowley's broader shipping and logistics platform.
• O'Brien's Response Management: Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO) and marine incident management company providing vessel response plans and emergency response services in the US. Direct peer to T&T's OSRO and SMFF compliance offerings.
• Marine Pollution Control: US-based marine pollution response, vessel salvage, and emergency response contractor. Competes with T&T in OPA-90 OSRO services and incident response, particularly in the Great Lakes and coastal US regions.

Broad incumbents

• Damen Shipyards Group (Salvage & Mooring): Global shipbuilder and marine services group whose salvage and mooring product line includes dedicated salvage tugs and equipment. Competes with T&T indirectly through vessel and equipment supply rather than direct SMFF compliance services.
• AECOM (Environment & Emergency Management): Global engineering and environmental services firm with emergency management, marine response, and incident command capabilities. Adjacent incumbent that competes for federal agency and insurance-funded marine incident response work.

Regional players

• Clean Gulf Associates (CGA): Non-profit Oil Spill Response cooperative serving Gulf of Mexico-area vessel operators. Already listed as a T&T affiliate, CGA competes and cooperates with T&T on US Gulf spill response capacity and OSRO services.
• Allied Maritime Emergency Response: UK-based marine emergency response and salvage operator providing services across European waters. Comparable to T&T's international depots in the Netherlands and Germany and a competitor for European-flag salvage contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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