The Broads Authority (BA) is looking to increase its powers to remove vessels failing to meet the correct standards in a bid to tackle the growing problem across the network of rivers and broads.

It is a tricky situation, as previously boats that have a legal owner are not considered abandoned, even if they are in dangerous disrepair.

A sunken boat on the River Wensum in Norwich (Image: Archant)

But changes to its policy will mean boats deemed 'unserviceable' could be removed if measures are not taken within a month to make them shipshape.

This could include........

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