Queensland's War on Wrecks cleans up over 1,350 vessels

Queensland's War on Wrecks cleans up over 1,350 vessels © Boating Industry Association

Almost 6 years since launched by the Queensland Government, Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and its partners have overseen the removal of more than 1,350 vessels from Queensland's waterways.

The current round of funding enables this work to continue to 30 June 2025. MSQ currently has 554 vessels flagged as being of interest. Recognised nationally for its success, the War on Wrecks program has removed the larger vessels that the authorities have been made aware of, focusing recently on the more easily salvaged, smaller craft.

Community and industry can get involved by emailing: if you:

• know of the location of an unseaworthy vessel that is a danger to navigation or a threat to the marine environment or public safety.
• own such a vessel and would like to discuss ways of removing it.
• know the identity and contact details of the owners of such vessels think you can help with suggestions to prevent vessels becoming derelict and abandoned in future.