Office of the Commissioner 
 
CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator 
jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov 
 
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 
 
VESSEL REMOVALS START AT KRUM BAY 
 
Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural 
Resources informs the public that derelict vessel removals at Krum Bay on St. 
Thomas have commenced this week and will continue for another two 
months.  
 
All vessels entering the area are instructed to proceed with caution due to 
heavy equipment in use. Any vessel tied to any of the derelict barges slated to 
be removed should relocate no later than Tuesday afternoon.  
 
For any questions regarding the project, please contact K. Edwards at 
Kristina.edwards@dpnr.vi.gov. 
 
 
 
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES 
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 
            4611 Tutu Park Mall  
 
              45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted 
            Suite 300  
 
                                       St. Croix, VI 00840 
            St. Thomas, VI  00802                                                       (340) 773-1082 
            (340) 774-3320   
 
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