Prantik Bengal Salvage & Diving (PBSD) serves as a specialized maritime response and engineering entity based in Chattogram, Bangladesh. As a core division of the broader Prantik Group, the company is widely recognized for establishing the nation’s domestic capabilities in marine salvage and commercial diving. Since its inception in the late 1990s, the organization has evolved from a general ship repair venture into a primary emergency responder for the Bay of Bengal, often intervening in critical incidents that threaten navigation channels or marine environments.
The company is historically significant for conducting the first successful professional salvage operation by a local firm in Bangladesh, an achievement that transitioned it into a full-scale salvage operator. Today, its portfolio includes complex wreck removals, the refloating of grounded vessels, and emergency towage. Beyond emergency response, the firm maintains a robust commercial diving division. This unit is staffed by certified divers and equipped to perform underwater hull cleanings, propeller polishing, and class-approved underwater inspections. These technical services are essential for international vessels requiring maintenance or damage assessment while at anchorage or in port, often negating the need for dry-docking.
Operational standards are a central pillar of the company’s identity. It holds the distinction of being a member of the International Salvage Union (ISU), a status that aligns its operational procedures with global safety and legal frameworks. Furthermore, its diving and inspection services are accredited by major classification societies, including Lloyd’s Register, ABS, and DNV, ensuring that underwater surveys meet rigorous international compliance requirements.
The organization works closely with port authorities, P&I clubs, and foreign shipowners to mitigate maritime casualties. Its geographic focus centers on the treacherous waters of the Bay of Bengal and the Karnaphuli River, where strong tides and heavy siltation present unique challenges. By combining local knowledge of these waterways with specialized tugs and diving assets, Prantik Bengal Salvage & Diving facilitates continuity in Bangladesh’s maritime trade, preventing channel blockages and minimizing environmental hazards arising from shipping accidents.
