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The wreck of the jumbo jet is raised by Guangzhou Salvage (Hong Kong International Airport)

Jumbo jets and scuttling vessels - salvors on the seas

2026-01-16T11:00:00+00:00

From scuttling fishing vessels to rescuing stranded jumbo jets, salvage professionals prove they’re the sea’s emergency services – innovative, high-risk operators whose work extends way beyond ship fires. Peter Barker gives an overview of recent activities that don’t always hit the headlines.