Emergency Response

We respond 24/7

SMIT operates from four strategic Emergency Response Centers located in different time zones along the world’s main shipping routes. Shipowners can rest assured that they have around the clock emergency response teams ready to act without a moment’s hesitation. Wherever a vessel finds itself in trouble, we are never far away with our dedicated facilities in Rotterdam, Houston, Cape Town and Singapore. Our Emergency Response Centers are fully equipped with specialized equipment, which is always maintained in peak condition. 

We respond 24/7. We have the experts and the specialized equipment for almost any marine emergency.

SMIT has highly trained and experienced teams on standby, and experts in a wide range of disciplines including:

• Fire-fighting
• Naval architecture
• Hazardous chemicals
• Towage
• Marine pollution prevention

And although our teams have decades of experience, they too make sure they refresh their knowledge and skills regularly to keep up-to-date with the latest technology and regulations. In addition to our own people, equipment and vessels, SMIT has the advantage that it can call on the vast resources of our parent company Boskalis.