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115 Migrant Boats: What Happens to the Wrecks at Son Tous

Why Boat Wrecks Can Sit Unregistered in Mallorca

In Mallorca, unclear reporting rules can leave wrecked migrant boats unregistered for weeks or months.

Published: April 22, 2026
115 Migrant Boats: What Happens to the Wrecks at Son Tous

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Why do some boat wrecks remain unregistered for weeks or months in Mallorca?

One reason is that the responsibility for reporting and paying is not always clear in practice. If a boat is not registered straight away, it can sit in storage while paperwork and responsibility are sorted out. That delay helps explain why wrecks can accumulate around Palma and other parts of the Balearics.

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