§ 86-7. Removal of dangerous, unseaworthy and disabled vessels.

Any vessel which is abandoned, is a menace to navigation or is unseaworthy or has sunk, is grounded or has otherwise become disabled shall be removed by the owner or person in charge thereof on order of the Harbor Master to such a place as shall be directed by the Harbor Master. If said vessel is not removed within 10 days after order to the owner or last user thereof to remove it, it may be removed by or at the direction of the Harbor Master or any duly authorized officer or agent thereof at the expense of the owner or person in charge of said vessel, and the expense thereof shall be a lien upon the vessel. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the presence of such a vessel presents an immediate threat to life, limb or property or the owner or last user thereof is not known, the Harbor Master, in his sole discretion, without prior notice to the owner or the last user thereof, may remove such vessel to such place as he/she deems necessary. The expense thereof shall be a lien upon the vessel.