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Abandoned Scallop Boat To Be Dug Out Of Cape Hatteras National Seashore Beach

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By Compiled From N... - October 23rd, 2021

A North Carolina company has been hired to remove an abandoned scallop boat from a Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach/NPS

A dredging company is expected to go to work Monday to remove an abandoned scallop boat from a Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach.

Cape Dredging, Inc. from Buxton, North Carolina, is expected to need about 30 days to remove the Ocean Pursuit (above) from the beach south of the seashore's Oregon Inlet Campground.

The vessel, also once known as the Cameron Scott, ran aground in early March 2020. It became abandoned after the National Park Service made unsuccessful attempts to have the owner claim and remove the vessel.

“The National Park Service is continuing our attempts to recover costs associated with the removal of the derelict vessel from its registered owner,” said David Hallac, superintendent, National Parks of Eastern North Carolina. “This process has taken longer than expected, so Cape Hatteras National Seashore determined it was necessary to use a combination of fund sources to remove the vessel before it potentially becomes more expensive to remove later and to minimize impacts to the natural environment."

Cape Dredging, Inc. landed a $295,000 contract to perform the following tasks to remove the vessel:

  • Remove existing sand that has accumulated around the vessel
  • Remove deck structures
  • Remove all sand and water from compartments under deck surface
  • Cut vessel into smaller, manageable pieces and transport these pieces onto a tractor trailer for removal to appropriate disposal or recycling site
  • Restore the natural shape and slope to match surrounding beach

During the project, areas around the vessel will be marked as a construction zone and all unauthorized persons should stay clear. Other than the small construction zone and minor traffic delays due to the transport of vessel pieces, there are not expected to be impacts to recreational beach access.

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