A salvage or wreck removal operation can be influenced by a long list of external factors, including the local political climate, government-imposed restrictions, environmental aspects, and nautical or natural circumstances. Each of these facts can influence the success or otherwise of a project.

Touw Salvage Consultants' feasibility studies not only provide an analysis of the technical aspects of a project but also assesses the ancillary conditions. This reduces to a minimum the chances of financial disappointments later on.