It’s a situation none of us want to be in, but I say that you’re naive to think nothing will ever happen and if you know what can go wrong, then you’ll be in a better position to react.

Channel Watch Marine Services continuously monitors marine radio frequencies and stands ready, if called or upon identifying a vessel in distress, to respond to any marine emergency that might occur in its covered waters.

We often get asked how much our emergency services cost, and it is hard to say without knowing the exact situation. What we can share, is that we do charge a minimum per foot charge, which is in line with industry standards for those kinds of services.

More likely than not, your boat’s hull insurance company will cover a response to preserve the value of your vessel, or to recover your vessel after an accident. We highly encourage all boaters to use an insurance company with a dedicated maritime claims team, as we see those insurance companies are able to understand the situation and provide coverage and authorization for us to bill them directly quick.