Abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) are a chronic problem along the South Carolina coast. In addition to direct impact on fragile marsh and benthic habitat, ADVs diminish the safe recreational use of our waterways and are a visual blight on the landscape.
Reporting a potential ADV is quick and easy using the SCDES MyCoast Boat Reporting Tool. These public boat reports are shared with appropriate law enforcement officers.
In 2026, SCDES launched the SC ADV Dashboard allowing members of the public to view vessels along the coast that are under investigation by state and local law enforcement, vessels that are pending removal, and vessels that have been removed and destroyed since 2019. This tool highlights state and local efforts to mitigate ADVs in the SC coastal zone.
Learn more about SCDES efforts to address ADVs along the coast by visiting SCDES Abandoned and Derelict Vessels.