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OCEAN FUND

Global Subsea Container Recovery

Specialized in locating and recovering lost shipping containers worldwide

OCEAN FUND is a specialized subsea service provider focused on locating, identifying and recovering containers lost at sea.
Each year, thousands of shipping containers are lost due to severe weather, operational incidents, or structural failures.
These losses create uncertainty for shipping companies, cargo owners and insurers.

EXPERTISE

We work on behalf of insurance companies, shipping lines, logistics providers, and manufacturers to:

  • Locate and map sunken containers with advanced sonar and underwater survey systems.
  • Assess cargo condition for claims and legal processes.
  • Recover and salvage critical, confidential and valuable goods from the seabed.
  • Support environmental protection by surveying potential pollutants.

Our team combines ROV/AUV technology, hydrographic expertise and global operational reach.
We are specialized in long range deep water operations to 6.000m and deliver fast, reliable results with full transparency and documentation.

Our Services

We provide end-to-end solutions for locating, assessing, and recovering lost containers at sea, combining advanced technology with proven expertise. From high-resolution surveys and targeted inspections to safe recovery operations and detailed reporting, our services support insurance companies, shipping lines, and logistics providers worldwide. With a global network of partners, we deliver precise, efficient, and compliant results across all major shipping routes.

  • Search and detection

    We combine hydrographic expertise with cutting-edge survey systems to locate containers efficiently:
    • Side-scan-sonar, synthetic aperture sonar and multibeam/ imaging sonar systems for precise seabed mapping and surveys
    – Optical high resolution systems
    • AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) for autonomous wide-area surveys
    • ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) for targeted inspection
    • Real-time data transfer for immediate situational awareness

  • Identification & Assessment

    Once detected, we assess and document each container:
    • Precise position, depth, and orientation
    • Structural condition and accessibility
    • High-resolution video and photographic evidence
    • Cargo assessment where possible

  • Recovery & Retrieval

    Where commercially justified, we provide tailored recovery solutions:
    • Specialized subsea lifting tools and frames
    • Integration with heavy-lift vessels
    • Controlled operations for safe and efficient recovery

  • Documentation & Reporting

    Every project concludes with a comprehensive, insurance-compliant report:
    • Georeferenced coordinates
    • Survey charts and 3D models
    • Video and photographic records
    • Technical assessments
    • Recommendations for next steps

  • Worldwide Coverage

    through strategically located partners:
    • North & South Atlantic – Container losses along transatlantic shipping routes
    • Mediterranean & North Sea – Dense shipping lanes and port approaches
    • Indian Ocean – East–West trade corridors
    • Asia-Pacific – South China Sea, Japan, and Oceania routes

We have the latest modern equipment

We also operate a state-of-the-art recovery vessel capable of working at depths of up to 6,000 meters. The vessel is equipped with dynamic positioning systems that maintain exact GPS coordinates and automatically adjust to wave motion, keeping elevation stable and cable tension constant. This advanced capability allows us to perform safe, controlled recovery operations even in challenging offshore conditions.

Why choose us

✔ Expertise – Specialists in offshore engineering, marine surveys and recovery operations.
✔ Technology – Cutting edge sonar, ROV and AUV systems for deep-sea operations
✔ Global Reach – Rapid mobilization through our network of vessel partners
✔ Insurance Alignment – Insurance compliant reporting standards
✔ Confidentiality – Strict protection of client data and operational results

 

OCEAN FUND  is your professional partner in locating and recovering lost shipping containers worldwide
We provide clients with clear, evidence-based results for insurance claims and operational decisions.

 

Contact us today to discuss your project requirements or request a tailored survey or recovery plan.