Gulf Coast Alliance Uses NOAA Grant to Remove Derelict Vessel Near Galveston

The Texas General Land Office plans to remove a 51-foot yacht named Acta, which has been stranded for over two years near Offatts Bayou. This removal is being funded by the Gulf of America Alliance, a regional partnership among five Gulf states. The alliance received over $7.72 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program to remove abandoned vessels across the Gulf Coast until June 2027.

The removal effort is part of a larger initiative by the Gulf of America Alliance to address environmental issues along the Gulf Coast. The alliance has already removed approximately 77 derelict boats in Texas, Alabama, and Mississippi. The grant funding helps reduce local costs and liabilities associated with marine debris cleanup.