Abandoned and derelict vessels (ADV) are a chronic problem in the South Carolina coastal environment. 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. SCDES has worked with federal, state, and local partners on abandoned vessel removal projects across the South Carolina coast. Vessel removals are often costly and despite such efforts, ADVs continue to be a problem in coastal South Carolina.
Quickly and easily report abandoned and derelict vessels using the MyCoast: South Carolina Boats Reporting Tool.
SCDES makes no guarantee that the reported vessel information is accurate and is not making a determination that the vessel is, in fact, abandoned.