The US Coast Guard and other federal and state agencies have partnered under the authority of Emergency Support Function #10 (ESF #10), to assist North Carolina in the assessment and removal of vessels damaged by Hurricane Florence from local waterways. The partner agencies have specific guidance for vessel owners who wish to remove these boats.
A sunken or displaced vessel is a hazard to the environment. The removal of these vessels can hasten the recovery and maintain the resilience of native...
https://safety4sea.com/guidance-for-removal-of-sunken-vessels-after-hurricane-florence/