§ 6405-1. Wrecked or sunken vessels.

Whenever a vessel is wrecked or sunk in the Harbor or Outer Harbor, the owner or operator of such vessel shall (a) immediately notify the Harbor Patrol Office of the situation and (b) mark as soon as possible the location with a buoy by day and a lighted lantern by night, and (c) ensure that such mark is maintained until the vessel is safely removed. The owner of such vessel shall immediately and diligently effect its removal. Failure to take such measures shall be considered abandonment of such vessel under the terms of Section 6405-3 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)