Valiant tugboat being removed from navigable waters. Read more about Valiant safely removed from the water at Mare Island

Valiant safely removed from the water at Mare Island

Jan 19, 2022 | Abandoned Vessels, Removed and Disposed

On January 12, the VALIANT, a 107 ton abandoned WWII-era steel tugboat, broke free from its mooring in Sevenmile Slough, Sacramento County, and drifted into the San Joaquin River navigation channel. The Commission, Sacramento and San Joaquin County Sheriff’s offices,... Read MoreRead more about Valiant safely removed from the water at Mare Island

Read more about Best Management Practices for Removal of Marine Debris

Best Management Practices for Removal of Marine Debris

Sep 12, 2019 | Abandoned Vessels

These Best Management Practices were developed in consultation with interested state and local agencies to meet the requirements of California Harbors and Navigation Code section 552. Their primary purpose is to limit environmental damage during the removal or... Read MoreRead more about Best Management Practices for Removal of Marine Debris