Most of the 24 abandoned boats are in the Marina Royale, Marigot, area of Simpson Bay Lagoon (see map) with the exception of “Hinano”, “La Torture” and “Chinook” near Mont Fortune, “Zavi Java Anguilla” in Lowlands, and “Petit Louis”, “Althea”, and “Appendix” in the Baie Nettle part of the lagoon.
MARIGOT-The President of the Collectivité and the Préfet Délégué of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin have issued formal notices to the owners of 24 abandoned or unmanned vessels in Simpson Bay Lagoon, due to the risks they pose during hurricane season.
These vessels threaten nearby homes and hinder maritime activities. Despite previous warnings, the vessels remain, prompting the authorities to act in the interest of public safety and infrastructure protection.
Owners have been given one month to remove their vessels from the area. Failure to comply will result in the authorities seizing and destroying the vessels between September 20 and October 16.
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