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Three derelict vessels were removed from Venice city waters on June 3.

The vessels' owners violated a new anchorage limitation ordinance.

The ordinance limits anchoring to 45 days, then requires vessels to move three nautical miles away for six months.

The ordinance aims to balance responsible boat owner rights with addressing derelict vessels.

VENICE – The Venice Police Department worked with Sea Tow Venice and the city's Public Works Department to remove three derelict vessels from city waters recently.

The owners were in violation of a new anchorage limitation ordinance that took effect March 1.

The boats were in the Higel anchorage field and were turned over to authorities for disposal prior to any environmental impact.

The anchorage limitation ordinance li

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