Port Hedland Australia Salvage Coverage

Setting the Industry Standard for Port Hedland Salvage Preparedness 

Guidance for Vessel Owners, Operators, and Managers
As global maritime regulations continue to evolve, ports are placing increased emphasis on vessel-specific salvage preparedness. The Port of Port Hedland is at the forefront of this shift, introducing requirements that directly impact how vessels prepare for and respond to marine casualties. Recognized as a recommended international salvor within the Port Hedland Salvage Response Plan, Resolve Marine is uniquely positioned to support clients in understanding and meeting these requirements, while strengthening overall emergency response readiness worldwide.
 
Understanding the Latest Port Hedland Requirements
In February 2026, Pilbara Ports issued Marine Safety Bulletin 01/26, introducing the Port Hedland Salvage Response Plan (SRP) and associated vessel preparedness expectations. These requirements are designed to ensure that vessels:

• Are prepared to support salvage operations in port waters
• Integrate seamlessly with port-led emergency response frameworks
• Can rapidly provide critical technical and operational data in the early stages of an incident

 Effective August 1, 2026, all vessels 120,000 DWT or greater must have a ship salvage preparedness arrangements in place prior to arrival at Port Hedland. Vessels below this threshold are also expected to maintain preparedness arrangements proportionate to their operational risk. 
 
What is a Ship Salvage Plan? 
As defined by The Port of Port Hedland, a Ship Salvage Plan is a vessel-specific document that outlines: 

• Emergency response actions in the event of a casualty
• Command structure and communication protocols
• Technical data required for salvage decision-making
• Interfaces with port authorities, salvors, and insurers

While requirements are clearly defined at a high level, effective compliance depends on how these elements are structured, integrated, and operationalized, particularly in the first hours of a casualty response. 
 
How Resolve Marine Supports Compliance
Resolve Marine provides end-to-end support for Port Hedland salvage plan compliance and broader emergency preparedness, including: 

• Strategic guidance and review of vessel-specific salvage plans
• 24/7 emergency response and salvage mobilization
• Naval architecture and engineering support
• Damage stability and residual strength modeling
• Training, drills, and scenario-based exercises 

The Resolve Marine Advantage
Through our Global Partnership Agreement, clients can gain access to:

• Documented salvage arrangements that can support vessel-specific compliance submissions to Port Hedland authorities
• Rapid response capabilities worldwide, including localized resources in Australia and strategically positioned support hubs in Singapore, Mumbai, and the Netherlands. 
• Integrated salvage and marine firefighting expertise
• Ongoing preparedness planning, training and operational support.

This approach ensures clients are not only compliant - but operational ready! For support with Port Hedland Ship Salvage Plan compliance or to strengthen your global emergency response strategy: Contact Resolve Marine