Derelict Boats
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Hundreds of derelict vessels removed from Canadian waters: Coast GuardThe coast guard's list of wrecks now has nearly 1,500 entries, roughly two-thirds of which are in British Columbia.EnvironmentSep 27, 2023
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Multi-boat fire in False Creek renews questions about derelict vessel enforcementA multi-boat fire in Vancouver's False Creek on Thursday left one person with serious burns and destroyed two vessels, renewing concerns about how the waterway is being regulated.CanadaSep 8, 2023
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City of Surrey working to remove derelict boats from Nicomekl RiverThe work to remove the derelict boats is scheduled to begin this September.EnvironmentSep 7, 2023
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Feds move to clear a dozen derelict vessels from Vancouver’s False CreekTransport Canada has been working with the Vancouver Police Department's marine unit to identify the sail and motorized vessels, and notify the owners they risk removal.CrimeNov 9, 2022
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‘It’s a free-for-fall’: Derelict sailboat latest to raise ire of False Creek residentsThe boat washed up near Hinge Park earlier this week, but one resident says it's just the latest symptom of lax enforcement of bylaws for boaters in False Creek.CanadaMar 27, 2022
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Capsized float home near Valdes Island could be blown into ‘toothpicks’ by storm, residents sayOn Sunday, the vessel capsized just off the east coast of the island and was cut loose.Sep 22, 2020
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If you have a shabby boat in the waters off Victoria, you’d better pull anchor right nowYou could be held in contempt of court if you don't.CanadaMar 7, 2018
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Nova Scotia town to celebrate send off of derelict environmental shipThe rusting hulk of the ship has sat at Shelburne's wharf since it was abandoned by its owner in the fall of 2014EnvironmentJul 26, 2017
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B.C. companies come together to clean up derelict boats in Cowichan BayA handful of local businesses are sharing the cost of removing six derelict boats that posed a risk to the environment and public safety in Cowichan Bay.EnvironmentJun 21, 2017
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Dozens of abandoned boats removed from Burrard InletA major cleanup in Port Moody as crews towed derelict and abandoned boats from the waters of Burrard Inlet.NewsAug 17, 2016
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