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DMR reports 188 of 216 reported derelict vessels removed; 28 pending
Summary
Department staff told the commission that 216 derelict vessel cases were reported since tracking began, 188 removed, 28 pending removal and five under court order.
Director (staff) updated the commission on derelict-vessel work and provided a case count on Sept. 16. "We got 216 vessel cases that have been reported since, we started tracking. 188 of them have been removed, 28 vessels are pending removal, and 5 ever see court orders," the director said. The director characterized Mississippi’s removal rate as faster than other Gulf states, saying the state has removed a higher percentage of reported cases. Commissioners asked whether vessels inside harbors could be handled; the director said staff could look at harbor cases and advised those with specific reports to contact Steven or Roy, who are handling removals. Staff did not announce new funding or specific timeline details for the 28 pending removals at the meeting; commissioners were told to submit site information to staff for follow-up.
