NOTICE OF DERELICT VESSEL PROCEEDINGS & EMERGENCY REMOVAL TO GEORGE DON HARTSFILED, BILL SNYDER, KENNETH PEOPLES AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING VESSEL:
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) has determined that the vessel described below constitutes a derelict vessel pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §49-27-71. In addition, the vessel is obstructing a waterway and/or within a designated navigational channel and has been declared a hazard to navigation and subject to an emergency removal with the immediate relocation, removal disposal, or other disposition by the MDMR.
VESSEL DESCRIPTION: 1996, 40’ Genmar Yacht, fiberglass pleasure vessel
VESSEL LOCATION: Jourdan River, Jourdan River Shores community, Hancock County, MS
VESSEL REGISTRATION: MI 7347 BU
LAST KNOWN OWNER: George Don Hartsfield
The MDMR reserves the right to initiate proceedings in the Chancery Court seeking all costs of removal, which may include the following as well as other expenses: the cost of destruction, damages in the amount of $500.00 per day, and court costs.
You may contact the Derelict Vessel Coordinator regarding any questions at: 228-523-4040 or email derelict.vessel@dmr.ms.gov
