Organizers have put out an all-call for speakers who can share their experiences with responsible and sustainable removal and disposal of abandoned and derelict vessels and boating-related debris.
Hosted by the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, with support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the 2026 Turning the Tide Summit is set for Dec. 6-9 in New Orleans.
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During the summit, there will be panel discussions and keynote addresses that focus on abandoned and derelict vessels and sustainable disposal solutions for boating-related waste, including fiberglass and shrink-wrap.
Organizers said they are looking for speakers who can share their experience and expertise regarding the following:
- Projects pertaining to abandoned and derelict vessel removals and vessel turn-in programs.
- Projects and efforts that focused on sustainable disposal and recycling solutions for abandoned and derelict vessels and boating-related debris.
- Initiatives and/or programs geared towards preventing abandoned and derelict vessels and boating-related debris.
The deadline to apply online is June 1.
The BoatUS Foundation supports projects selected through their national grant program for the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels throughout coastal and marine areas of the United States.
The summit is part of the foundation’s Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Program, which worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to launch on a national database launched last fall to pinpoint locations of abandoned and derelict vessels and track their removal.
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