One Of 14 Abandoned Boats Removed In Hoboken Waters; Cleanup Continues

HOBOKEN, NJ — After years of various officials trying to figure out how to remove 14 old boats stuck in the water between Hoboken and Weehawken, the city of Hoboken finally began removal this week, using a federal grant. The removal may take up to four weeks, the city said.

Mayor Ravi Bhalla posted photos on Tuesday:

Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher had posted video Monday of an attempt to lift a heavy, mud-filled boat. The efforts hit a snag, but continued the next day.

The city said that their contractor, Ken’s Marine Service, will be removing the abandoned and derelict vessels from the water and load them onto barges for transport.

The project is funded by a $235,000 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Removal Program, for which the administration of Mayor Ravi Bhalla applied in 2020.

Boat removal will occur between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., but could continue later in accordance with high tide.

The city said there will be no parking or traffic impacts, and significant noise is not anticipated.

More information about the project is available at www.hobokennj.gov/news/hoboken-secures-grant-funding-for-weehawken-cove-boat-removal-project.

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