When do you request for salvage ? what is lof ?

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Factors to be considered
a. Available time versus the proximity of danger
b. whether owner can arrange for towage or salvage contract
c. nature of sea bed / possibility of anchoring / proximity of shoals, dangers / sea state, current, tide, weather/  threat  of pollution / availability of assistance / man power and safety of personnel.

After considering the above factors if you feel requesting for a salvage is the best option under the given circumstances, you will go ahead and request for salvage.