Ala Wai ‘Pirate Ship’ Is Pau But Public Is Stuck With The Bill
A derelict party boat has been removed, but the state's boating division remains responsible for the costs. This incident highlights ongoing issues with abandoned vessels impacting the state budget.
A derelict party boat is part of a longstanding problem with abandoned vessels that end up as dead weight in the budget of the state's boating division.
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