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Wrecks in the Bay of Pollenca: Municipality pays – but who bears responsibility?

Who Pays When a Boat Wreck Becomes a Public Problem in Mallorca?

When boat owners cannot be found in Mallorca, municipalities often cover salvage costs first and try to recover them later.

Published: April 22, 2026
Wrecks in the Bay of Pollenca: Municipality pays – but who bears responsibility?

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Who pays to remove wrecked boats in Mallorca when the owner cannot be found?

In Mallorca, the cost often falls on the municipality or another public body when the owner cannot be identified quickly. Authorities may later try to recover the money if responsibility can be established, but that is not always possible. This is why the initial cleanup bill is sometimes paid from public funds.

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