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13 July 2025 What is The Abandoned Boat Problem to the Community

·        Pollution: Abandoned boats potentially have oil, diesel, other chemical reservoirs and lines that leak into the rivers and estuaries.

·        Pollution: Decaying Fibreglass (a.k.a. Glass Reinforced Plastic (GPR)) boats deposit their microplastics into Earth’s aquatic eco-system, often ending up in the human food chain.

·        Pollution: Wood and fibreglass boats shed their lead and other toxic paint into the waterways.

·        Pollution: Rotting and decrepit boats are an eyesore to areas of waterside natural beauty.

·        Wildlife: Discarded nets and other paraphernalia left on old boats (many which are partially sunk) are a trap hazard to birds, fish, and other wildlife.

·        Safety: Deteriorating boats are a hazard to uninvited curious visitors (many who are youth) who risk injury from boat tip overs or other structural failures.

·        Safety: Abandoned boats are a hazard to marine craft navigation, especially when the abandoned boats are completely sunk and hard to see.  Especially dangerous in tidal areas.

~ List compiled by:  Jim Jeffries (7 May 2025)