Cancun, Quintana Roo — After years of requests, crews have begun removing sunken and abandoned boats from the Nichupte Lagoon, some of which have been sitting in the lagoon system since Hurricane Gilberto struck in 1988.
Francisco Fernandez Millan, president of the Nautical Associates of Quintana Roo (ANQR), said officials have identified between 53 and 54 vessels, 14 of which will be pulled out during the first phase of the operation.
The launch of the work was attended by Ana Paty Peralta, municipal president of Benito Juarez, along with representatives of the federal and state governments, the Port Captaincy and environmental authorities.
Fernandez Millan said the removal will be carried out in three phases, with the final stage the most difficult because it involves boats that are completely submerged and will require specialized personnel and equipment.
The nautical association leader said no specific budget has been set for the operation so far, since the work relies on the participation of the various authorities involved. He estimated that removing a single vessel privately could cost between 20,000 and 250,000 pesos, depending on its size and condition.
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