{"id":126059,"date":"2026-03-05T11:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/?p=126059"},"modified":"2026-03-05T11:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:31:49","slug":"170-years-of-the-salvage-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/all-media\/blog\/170-years-of-the-salvage-association\/","title":{"rendered":"170 Years of The Salvage Association"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-enduring-legacy-to-seek-the-truth-across-maritime\">An enduring legacy to <em>Seek the Truth<\/em> across maritime<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/170years-of-TheSalvageAssociation_badge2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126060\" style=\"width:157px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/170years-of-TheSalvageAssociation_badge2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/170years-of-TheSalvageAssociation_badge2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/170years-of-TheSalvageAssociation_badge2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/170years-of-TheSalvageAssociation_badge2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/170years-of-TheSalvageAssociation_badge2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/170years-of-TheSalvageAssociation_badge2.png 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p id=\"h-an-enduring-legacy-to-seek-the-truth-across-maritime-this-april-abl-proudly-marks-170-years-of-the-salvage-association-the-oldest-part-of-the-company-and-the-foundation-on-which-abl-s-global-maritime-surveying-and-consultancy-business-is-built\"><strong>This April, ABL proudly marks 170 years of <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/who-we-are\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/who-we-are\/\">The Salvage Association<\/a> \u2014 the oldest part of the company and the foundation on which <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/maritime\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/maritime\/\">ABL\u2019s global maritime surveying and consultancy<\/a> business is built.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The milestone comes at a fitting moment, as ABL\u2019s global maritime leadership recently gathered in London to discuss strategy, collaboration, and the continued evolution of its consultancy services to support maritime clients worldwide, against a backdrop of changing market conditions, emerging risks, and increasing complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where it all began: The Salvage Association<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in <strong>1856<\/strong>, The Salvage Association was <strong>the world\u2019s first non\u2011profit specialist marine surveying organisation<\/strong>, incorporated by Royal Charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"305\" height=\"430\" data-id=\"126061\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Legacy-pic-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Legacy-pic-1.png 305w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Legacy-pic-1-213x300.png 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A typical Salvage ASSOCIATION INSTRUCTION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"279\" data-id=\"126062\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Legacy-pic-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126062\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">wHEN MARINE SURVEYORS WORE TOP HATS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"560\" data-id=\"126063\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Red-Books.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Red-Books.jpg 747w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Red-Books-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">tHE rED bOOKS &#8211; A HISTORICAL LOG OF THE sa&#8217;s work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the London marine insurance market, it introduced independence, technical rigour, and a truth\u2011seeking discipline to casualty investigation and hull &amp; machinery (H&amp;M) damage surveying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its motto \u2014 <strong><em>Quaerite Vera<\/em> (Seek the Truth)<\/strong> \u2014 has endured for 170 years and remains embedded in <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/our-purpose\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/our-purpose\/\">ABL\u2019s purpose<\/a> today. The Salvage Association helped shape global standards in marine surveying and casualty management, establishing practices that underpin much of the modern maritime risk and claims environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:19% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mark-mcgurran-headshot.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125173 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mark-mcgurran-headshot.webp 500w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mark-mcgurran-headshot-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mark-mcgurran-headshot-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>&#8220;The Salvage Association was the cornerstone of marine surveying and casualty investigation. Its independent and non-profit status meant our work was grounded in applying expert knowledge to seek the truth and ultimately support all stakeholders in keeping the industry moving. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;170 years later, this reputation for truth-telling continues to underpin the trust our clients place in us today. On a personal level, coming from a seafaring background, it was always an ambition to work for the SA. It is a privilege to see how, together as a team, we continue to honour that legacy while evolving it to support clients across our global maritime markets.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mark McGurran, Global MD Maritime<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Living Legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lloyds-and-the-Titanic-Lloyds.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126064\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0051435077937885;width:192px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lloyds-and-the-Titanic-Lloyds.png 980w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lloyds-and-the-Titanic-Lloyds-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lloyds-and-the-Titanic-Lloyds-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lloyds-and-the-Titanic-Lloyds-768x764.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">the Lloyds Loss book<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Today, ABL remains custodian of The Salvage Association\u2019s historical records \u2014 the <strong>Red Books<\/strong>, housed in ABL\u2019s London office. These meticulously document every maritime casualty the Association was instructed on, cataloguing over a century of global incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the entries is the <strong>RMS Titanic<\/strong>. While The Salvage Association\u2019s involvement was limited, it was instructed at the time by Willis &#8211; a relationship that continues today through ABL across both maritime and energy markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABL\u2019s living connection to this legacy also includes team members who began their careers with The Salvage Association, including <strong>Caren Pang<\/strong>, part of ABL\u2019s maritime team in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:19% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Caren-Pang.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126065 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Caren-Pang.png 242w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Caren-Pang-202x300.png 202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>&#8220;When I joined The Salvage Association more than three decades ago, it was still a non-profit organisation incorporated by Royal Charter. I began my career as a PA to the Principal Surveyor, at a time when our Singapore office served as the hub for the entire Southeast Asia region. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Across the many transformations &#8211; from The Salvage Association to BMT, then Braemar, and now ABL &#8211; one thing has remained constant: the opportunity to learn and grow. The maritime world is always changing, but dedication keeps you stead &#8211; like an anchor that holds while the tides shift.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caren Pang, Global Support Services (GSS) in Singapore <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-salvage-to-global-consultancy\">From Salvage to Global Consultancy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, The Salvage Association is incorporated within the \u201cB\u201d of <strong>ABL<\/strong>, but its mission, values, and commitment to maritime markets endure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What began with casualty investigation has evolved into a <strong>global technical consultancy<\/strong>, with marine surveyors, engineers, and consultants operating in <strong>more than 44 countries<\/strong> across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia\u2011Pacific, and even the Pacific Islands. This global footprint enables rapid response, combining local market knowledge and in\u2011country expertise with a consistent global approach and multidisciplinary marine and engineering capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"126067\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6189FD5C-EF46-4A43-8D7C-BA4404A1EE6F-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6189FD5C-EF46-4A43-8D7C-BA4404A1EE6F-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6189FD5C-EF46-4A43-8D7C-BA4404A1EE6F-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6189FD5C-EF46-4A43-8D7C-BA4404A1EE6F-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6189FD5C-EF46-4A43-8D7C-BA4404A1EE6F-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6189FD5C-EF46-4A43-8D7C-BA4404A1EE6F-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"126066\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ACAA72D0-B9DD-4F62-A12F-CBB064B9BA61-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ACAA72D0-B9DD-4F62-A12F-CBB064B9BA61-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ACAA72D0-B9DD-4F62-A12F-CBB064B9BA61-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ACAA72D0-B9DD-4F62-A12F-CBB064B9BA61-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ACAA72D0-B9DD-4F62-A12F-CBB064B9BA61-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ACAA72D0-B9DD-4F62-A12F-CBB064B9BA61.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"126068\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/C9925AD6-C902-4B3D-8308-EE283CFC6E06-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/C9925AD6-C902-4B3D-8308-EE283CFC6E06-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/C9925AD6-C902-4B3D-8308-EE283CFC6E06-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/C9925AD6-C902-4B3D-8308-EE283CFC6E06-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/C9925AD6-C902-4B3D-8308-EE283CFC6E06-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/C9925AD6-C902-4B3D-8308-EE283CFC6E06-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:19% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Steve_McCarthy_1553.jpg\" alt=\"Steve McCarthy\" class=\"wp-image-33408 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Steve_McCarthy_1553.jpg 800w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Steve_McCarthy_1553-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Steve_McCarthy_1553-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Steve_McCarthy_1553-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Steve_McCarthy_1553-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>&#8220;It felt right to mark this anniversary with both the London market and our global maritime leadership. It reflects how we continue to evolve at ABL while staying true to our roots and core expertise.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;As part of the wider ABL Group, we are also responding to a changing risk landscape &#8211; from busier navigation and geopolitical uncertainty to climate change and the emergence of AI. Our consultancy offering continues to expand so we can respond rapidly and support clients in keeping ships moving safely and efficiently.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steve McCarthy, Associate Director Marine Services <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"827\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Photo-from-the-SA-1024x827.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126069\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2382719321494833;width:249px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Photo-from-the-SA-1024x827.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Photo-from-the-SA-300x242.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Photo-from-the-SA-768x620.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Photo-from-the-SA.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steve McCARTHY IN 1988 &#8211; AS PART OF THE SALVAGE ASSOCIATION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The London gathering provided an opportunity to engage with colleagues and clients on the skills and services required to support the maritime industry in seeking the truth to find the best technical solutions for sustainable performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside core offerings in H&amp;M and P&amp;I claims, salvage, and expert witness services, ABL also supports clients through <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/maritime\/ports-and-harbours-engineering-consultants\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/maritime\/ports-and-harbours-engineering-consultants\/\">ports and harbours consulting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/consulting-and-engineering\/offshore-technical-due-diligence-and-advisory\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/consulting-and-engineering\/offshore-technical-due-diligence-and-advisory\/\">technical due diligence<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/loss-prevention\/marine-surveys-inspections-and-audits\/vessel-and-marine-assurance\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/loss-prevention\/marine-surveys-inspections-and-audits\/vessel-and-marine-assurance\/\">marine assurance<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/loss-prevention\/marine-warranty-survey\/mws-project-cargo\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/loss-prevention\/marine-warranty-survey\/mws-project-cargo\/\">warranty services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/maritime\/yachts-surveyors\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/maritime\/yachts-surveyors\/\">superyacht consultancy and surveying<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/consulting-and-engineering\/clean-shipping\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/consulting-and-engineering\/clean-shipping\/\">clean shipping<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/emissions-consulting\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/emissions-consulting\/\">emissions advisory<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-a-maritime-team-near-you\">Contact a Maritime Team near you <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Whether supporting <strong>maritime decarbonisation<\/strong>, <strong>technical due diligence for an acquisition<\/strong>, <strong>owner\u2019s engineering for a newbuild<\/strong>, <strong>mitigating shipyard or ports and harbours risk<\/strong>, or responding to a <strong>maritime casualty<\/strong>, discuss your maritime assets and requirements with an ABL team near 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