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MDMR reports progress removing derelict vessels; 177 of 200 identified removed
Summary
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 Ladner for a recent emergency removal on the Jourdan River ahead of July 4. According to the director, staff located a sunken vessel in a navigational curve that posed a hazard to recreational boaters and jet-ski users; the vessel was removed in under 24 hours from the time agency staff made contact. The director praised Will Ladner and agency crews and said the rapid removal likely averted harm.
The agency did not announce a formal new funding allocation at the meeting. Commissioners asked no additional questions beyond the summary. Staff said the derelict-vessel program continues to identify targets and pursue removals and enforcement actions where necessary; the transcript records the department's thanks to crews and to Will Ladner for stepping up to assist with the emergency operation.
No formal motion or vote was required; the briefing was provided as an agency update.
