Comments on: 17 More Abandoned Boats To Be Removed

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:57:06 +0000

“Some of those boats must date back to Fabian in 2003.”

I will not argue that point, but the exodus of 2007/2008 must also be taken into account … as well as the fact that not every boat purchaser registers with M&P (or wants to)

By: comfortably numb

comfortably numb — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:45:56 +0000

Fully agree, boat owners should be liable for any costs. Also needing attention are channel markers and signage which have been left to deteriorate over the years. M & P need to fix this especially all the no wake signs and markers in Elys Harbour, the gateway to the west. There used to be a ‘No Fishing within 100 metres’ sign on HMS Vixen but that disappeared years ago and was never replaced. Locals generally know this but tourists may not!

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 01:07:31 +0000

Good on the KBB, which no doubt pushed Government into action, for the clean up. Some of those boats must date back to Fabian in 2003. Most of them are victims of more recent storms.

Unbelievable that M&P cannot trace some of these boats. Bermuda is a small place. Surely the boat names & descriptions can be searched on in their files.These owners need to be traced & billed for the removal of their trash.

If it does not already exist legislation needs to be enacted banning any of these owners from registering a boat or owning a mooring until outstanding wreck removal costs are paid.