Hoboken To Bill Boat Owners $15K After Vessels Capsize In Cove

HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken has removed two capsized boats from Weehawken Cove that “posed a public safety risk,” municipal officials announced Monday.

“Thanks to everyone involved in making sure the boats were removed as quickly as possible,” Mayor Ravinder Bhalla said. “While the City of Hoboken is prepared to step in when necessary, boat owners must take personal responsibility for their property and the impact it can have on the community.”

The owners of the boats will be billed for their removal, a total cost of about $15,200, city officials said.

Officials added:

“The City of Hoboken is aware of four additional sunken boats that remain in the cove. They will be removed as well. Because they do not pose an immediate public safety risk, the process for removal involves coordinating with various state and federal agencies.”

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