Vessel Surrendering News Today

NYC Parks recently began removing abandoned boats from the waters off City Island in the Bronx under the auspices of its new Office of Marine Debris Removal

I am writing to provide clarification on the origin of the new Office of Marine Debris and Vessel Surrendering (“City makes a splash with new agency,” April 18, multiple editions).

 New York City is tackling the perennial problem of abandoned vessels with the establishment of an office that will be tasked with keeping waterfronts...

According to the Parks Department, there are more than 800 derelict boats along the 520 miles that make up the city’s shoreline.When vessels are abandoned, they can pose serious risks

The City Council approved legislation for a new office to centralize the complex process of removing abandoned boats and debris from its shores

The City Council voted to approve legislation amending the city charter to create a marine debris disposal and vessel surrendering office, making it easier to clear the city’s shores of derelict boats in places like Jamaica Bay.

The two bills are designed to streamline the system and coordinate the cleanup of wrecked vessels

The two bills are designed to streamline the system and coordinate the cleanup of wrecked vessels