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MDMR reports progress removing derelict vessels; 177 of 200 identified removed

5395194 · July 16, 2025
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Staff reported the agency has identified about 200 derelict vessels, removed 177, has 23 pending removals and has secured court orders on eight vessels; staff described a recent emergency removal in the Jourdan River carried out in under 24 hours.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources reported Tuesday that it has identified roughly 200 derelict vessels statewide, removed 177, has 23 pending removals and has obtained court orders on eight vessels.

Director (unnamed) credited agency staff, Roy and Steven, and contractor Will…

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