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Abandoned vessel reflecting in calm waters of the delta. Links to larger image.

The State Lands Commission Removes Abandoned Vessels Languishing in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

Jun 6, 2025 | Abandoned Vessels, Content Types, News, Press Release

Commissioners:Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor, ChairMalia M. Cohen, California State Controller, MemberJoe Stephenshaw, Director of the Department of Finance, Member Media ContactSheri Pemberton, Chief of External Affairs916.477.0691 | Sheri.Pemberton@slc.ca.gov... Read MoreRead more about The State Lands Commission Removes Abandoned Vessels Languishing in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

The Life Cycle of a Commercial Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Removal

Sep 11, 2024 | Abandoned Vessels, Removed and Disposed

The photos below show the steps to remove and demolish the Double Eagle tugboat from the Delta. Background information for the Double Eagle and the Commission’s formal action is in the staff report. Scroll through the gallery to see the process. Photos courtesy of... Read MoreRead more about The Life Cycle of a Commercial Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Removal

Napa River/Milton Road Public Outreach

May 10, 2024 | Abandoned Vessels, Enforcement

The Commission will host two public meetings regarding leases for the use of state sovereign land for privately owned facilities located in the Napa River on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Two 90-minute sessions will be held, one at 11:00 a.m. and one at 1:00 p.m. These... Read MoreRead more about Napa River/Milton Road Public Outreach

Aerial view of pilings in the water with train tracks to the right of the waterline.

Eckley Pier Piling Removal Project

Dec 12, 2023 | Abandoned Vessels, Removed and Disposed

The Eckley Pier Removal Project in the Carquinez Strait near the town of Crockett is complete! On October 30, 2023, Commission staff and CS Marine began the removal process of derelict pilings from the Carquinez Strait. Demolition was completed on November 11, 2023,... Read MoreRead more about Eckley Pier Piling Removal Project

Removal of abandoned vessels in Crockett, CA

Removal and disposal of abandoned and derelict vessels in the Carquinez Strait

Nov 1, 2022 | Abandoned Vessels, Removed and Disposed

The Commission and its contractor removed and disposed of all abandoned and derelict vessels in the Carquinez Strait in the town of Crockett. The Commission removed five vessels: a 45-foot CalBay workboat, a 60-foot landing craft, a pontoon boat, and two large steel... Read MoreRead more about Removal and disposal of abandoned and derelict vessels in the Carquinez Strait