Salvage of ‘Faithy May’ – Torres Strait, Queensland
Between August and September 2026, North Marine successfully salvaged Faithy May, a 14.8 metre timber vessel submerged in approximately 17 metres of water near Horn Island in the Torres Strait. The complex operation involved multiple recovery attempts, commercial diving, specialist lifting equipment and marine support vessels. Despite strong tidal currents and the vessel’s deteriorated condition, North Marine adapted its recovery methodology to successfully raise, relocate and dismantle the wreck while minimising environmental impacts.