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Are you paying to store an old boat? Boat breaking could be the answer.
Are you paying to store an old boat? Boat breaking could be the answer.
University of Portsmouth study on End-of-Life-Boat Disposal Awareness
At Boatbreakers we are always happy to help with anyone who is looking to research End-of-Life-Boats. Judy Hilton contacted us earlier this year as she was starting a Masters at the University of Portsmouth.
Abandoned 70ft Schooner Sinks in Brixham Harbour
Abandoned Boat Sinks in Brixham Harbour A Ferro cement hull Schooner has sunk in Brixham Harbour. It has served as a timely reminder of the costs an abandoned boat can cause. The Harbour authority now face the costly [...]
Boatbreakers featured in Article for The Cruising Association
The Boatbreakers team were recently contacted by Nigel Robinson who was writing a piece for The Cruising Association about end of life boat disposal. As always our team were more than happy to discuss the many issue we face in [...]
Abandoned Boat Burnt On Eastney Beach
Another Abandoned boat has been torched on Eastney beach. It follows the yacht we had torched before collection earlier this year.
Example of Unsuccessful Boat Giveaway
The Boatbreakers team are always on the lookout for boats that we think are neglected or abandoned. Recently we saw an example of a potential boat giveaway.
Burnt Boats in Hayling Island Marina
Four burnt boats have been left after a fire at a Hayling Island Marina. We were informed by the local dive teams in Portsmouth who have been asked to help raise two of the burnt boats that had sunk.
Marine Recycling by Boatbreakers for End of Life Boats
Boatbreakers Marine Recycling End of life boats. We sat down with our Director Steve Frankland to discuss the current situation around old boats. And how Boatbreakers Marine Recycling End of life boats can start to make a difference. [...]
Boatbreakers Boat Removal From Driveway
Boatbreakers collect and dispose of hundreds of boats every year. The vast majority of boats that we collect across the UK would’ve come from the marinas or boatyards. However, you may be surprised to know that the next most frequent boat removal location is from peoples gardens or driveways.
Derelict Boats Appearing in Gosport Park
Boatbreakers team surrounded by derelict boats. If it's not dealing with derelict boats at work it's seeing them in our spare time.
Boatbreakers and the Future of Boat Demolition
Last week the Boatbreakers team hosted representatives of a number of governing bodies in the marine industry.
Looking to the Future of Boat Disposal
The problem of end-of-life boats is happening whether we like it or not. If we choose not to acknowledge them it will still be a problem all the same.