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Leveraging Multi-Agency Partnerships to Remove and Prevent Derelict Vessels in the Florida Keys PPT 

10-23-2023 02:48 PM

The Monroe County Marine Resources Office works cooperatively with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and other law enforcement partners to remove and prevent derelict vessels in the Florida Keys. Law enforcement personnel notify boat owners who may be subject to fines or jail time if they do not take corrective action. When all attempts to locate and hold the boat owner responsible have failed, the vessel is referred to the Marine Resources office for removal.
 
Each year, the Marine Resources Office removes an average of 60-80 derelict vessels utilizing pre-qualified marine contractors that competitively bid for each job. Removal of these vessels represents more than $350,000 in annual expenses to the County. Law enforcement works hard to recoup these expenses from the vessel owner through court-ordered restitution.
 
In addition, law enforcement has the authority to place a title freeze on the vessel so it cannot be sold to an unsuspecting buyer. They can also limit the ability of a person convicted of a derelict vessel to register another vessel until repayment for the removal expenses is made by the owner. To reduce the number of vessels ending up as derelict, Monroe County supports initiatives to prevent this problem. The Florida Legislature has recently adopted multiple management objectives, such as early notification to vessel owners that their vessel may be at risk of becoming derelict, a vessel turn-in program and additional anchoring limitation rules in Monroe County waters.
 
In addition, Monroe County supports other management objectives to address boating-related issues as a whole. It is a challenging issue, but one that can be managed through education, prevention, and strong enforcement measures.

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