BOAT DISPOSAL AFTER TORT ⚖️

Support for Sailing Clubs, Authorities & Agencies

Dealing with abandoned or problem vessels after TORT has been completed is time-consuming and often unclear.

Dorset Boat Recycling Services (DBRS) provides a straightforward route to remove, re-home, or responsibly recycle vessels—without the usual delays or uncertainty.

Who We Work With

1. Sailing clubs
2. Marinas & boatyards
3. Harbour authorities
4. Local councils
5. Environment agencies
6. Marine enforcement bodies

If you’re left with a vessel following due process, we can take it from there.

After TORT – What Next?

Once ownership has legally transferred or disposal rights are granted, the priority is simple:

1. Remove liability
2. Minimise cost
3. Act responsibly

That’s where we come in.

Our Approach: Re-Home First, Recycle When Needed

We don’t default to scrapping.

Step 1 – Assessment

We review the vessel (photos or site visit) and give a clear recommendation.

Step 2 – Re-Homing Attempt

Where viable, we source a new owner—often at no cost to you beyond access and coordination.

Step 3 – Recycling / Disposal

If the vessel is beyond saving, we arrange dismantling and disposal through appropriate waste channels.

What We Handle

1. Abandoned and derelict boats
2. End-of-life GRP vessels
3. Fire or storm-damaged boats
4. Sunken or partially submerged recoveries (case dependent)
5. Project boats with no current owner

Compliance & Responsibility

We understand the importance of doing this properly.

1. Waste handled through licensed routes
2. Hazardous materials identified and separated
3. Clear documentation where required
4. Environmentally responsible processes

You won’t be left exposed.

Practical Considerations

Every job is different, but key factors include:

1. Vessel size and condition
2. Location and access
3. Lifting requirements
4. Transport logistics

We’ll outline realistic options quickly—no vague promises.

Costs

Costs vary depending on the vessel and complexity:

1. Re-homing: Often low-cost or cost-neutral priced at £199 per sailing boat/ motor boat and £70 for dinghies.
2. Recycling: Based on size, condition, and access

We aim to keep costs proportionate and transparent.

Why Use DBRS

1. Straightforward, no-nonsense approach
2. Experience with neglected and problem vessels
3. Re-homing network already in place
4. Local, responsive, and practical

We focus on getting boats moved on efficiently—not creating more admin.

Get in Touch

If you have a vessel post-TORT and need a clear plan:

👉 Send over photos, location, and any known history

We’ll respond with realistic next steps.

Recent Outcomes

1. Club dinghy park cleared of abandoned boats
2. Derelict yacht removed and successfully re-homed at Poole Yacht Club
3. End-of-life GRP vessel dismantled and disposed of responsibly, after TORT at local marina