The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has developed this reporting database to identify and track Abandoned and Derelict Vessels (ADVs) in the United States, Freely Associated States and U.S. Territories. BoatUS Foundation is collecting information, through individual reports, to understand the scope of the problem of ADVs and track prevention and removal efforts by states and partners. ADVs pose navigation, safety, and pollution hazards to the communities where they are located. With your help, we can understand this issue better and work together towards solutions that prevent future ADVs. This project was made possible and supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Program. You can learn more about the BoatUS Foundation and the ADV Grant Program here.
Abandoned & Derelict Vessel Reporting
Capturing Abandoned and Derelict Vessels across the US, Freely Associated States, and US Territories
884 Vessels & Counting
The information submitted to and displayed on this website is provided by members of the public, is subject to change, and is not verified for accuracy or completeness. BoatU.S. Foundation and its affiliates give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information in this database. The inclusion of a vessel in this database does not mean that it is abandoned, derelict, or in violation of any laws or regulations.
The appearance of a vessel—such as signs of deterioration, lack of maintenance, or being unsightly—does not necessarily indicate that it is abandoned or derelict. Ownership and legal status can only be determined by the appropriate authorities.
By using this reporting tool, you acknowledge and agree that:
- This website and its administrators are not responsible for the accuracy of any information submitted or displayed.
- The reports submitted are not an official designation or legal classification of a vessel as abandoned or derelict.
- You do not have the right to board, enter, move, remove, alter, or otherwise take action regarding any vessel listed in this database.
All reports submitted through this tool will be reviewed, and where appropriate, may be forwarded to the relevant local, state, or federal authorities for further investigation.
Immediate Hazards and Environmental Concerns
If you observe a vessel that is actively leaking fuel (gasoline or diesel), oil, or other hazardous substances into the water, or poses an immediate safety concern or navigational hazard, report the situation immediately to the U.S. Coast Guard and the appropriate state environmental or boating authority so that appropriate and timely action can be taken. Click here for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Areas of Responsibility.
This tool is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used as a basis for enforcement or private action. BoatU.S. Foundation and its affiliates shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the information described and/or contained herein.