Our Mission is to respond to the U.S. & International Maritime Markets with effective & efficient solutions to any & all situations that may arise with courage, integrity, & honor.
On December 02, 2017, Defiant Marine was mobilized by Blake Marine Group to conduct topside and subsea survey of the Hercules 211, a retired 157’x132’ Drill Rig manufactured by Bethlehem Steel Corporation in 1980. Upon completion of the initial survey
Defiant teams mobilized to assist in salvage efforts along the Columbia River. The MV Sparna, a 623-foot bulk carrier struck a large boulder and ran aground while transiting the Columbia River near Cathlamet, Washington on March 21, 2016. The vessel
In 2016, divers were able to inspect a dam built in the 1920’s both visually and provide video evaluation for the owners. Moving forward, Defiant Marine has been able to provide dam maintenance, gate replacement, and fabrication of remote operators.
SMIT Salvage, mobilized Defiant Marine, the day of the casualty to Mexico to assist with the attempted refloat of the jack up rig. Later, Ardent Marine engaged DMI consultants to advise with the wreck removal.
Defiant’s Founder, Tim Ferris, had the opportunity of a lifetime to join long time friend Martin Bayerle in the search for The Republic. Their adventures were documented in the History Channel Program, Billion Dollar Wreck. http://www.history.co.uk/shows/billion-dollar-wreck/cast/tim-ferris
After suffering a debilitating breech, Defiant Marine was brought in by SMIT for their quick mobilization and problem-solving skills. The team was able to complete a dewatering in the most difficult of situations.
Mobilized by SMIT Salvage, Defiant Marine, was mobilized to Italy to parbuckle the cable lay barge AMT Explorer. The 1000-ton sheer leg Italia was used along with flooding and air to successfully parbuckle and refloat barge.
On May 8, 2014, a chartered Dolphin helicopter was transporting crews between a UDW drillship and Takoradi in Ghana. The helicopter went down with 8 crew members onboard, 4 survived the crash with 4 passengers deceased. Defiant Marine, at the
In January 2013, SMIT Salvage requested Defiant Marines expertise for recovery efforts in Alaska after the drill barge Kulluk ran aground.
On November 2, 2012, a Defiant Marine crew was mobilized by SMIT Salvage to assist in the dewatering of the New York City subway system. Defiant Marine was tasked with pumping out the Montague line N and R subway tubes
