How Do I Report An Abandoned Boat Vessel?
Category:
Abandon Vessel or Boat
The Marine Resources Program monitors the presence of lost and/or abandoned vessels in Manatee County's waterways. Manatee County Ordinance 05-16 prohibits any person from willfully or intentionally leaving lost or abandoned vessels upon County waters and provides a means for their removal.
Phone: 941-478-4501
Updated 9/25/2026 1:27 PM