Pump out boat joins city fleet

Historic City News has learned that the St. Augustine Marina has added a pump out boat to its fleet this week.

The purchase was made in preparation for service when mooring fields are installed as part of the city’s Harbor Management Plan.

A State Department of Environmental Protection grant covered three-quarters of the $92,000 cost.

Marina attendants went through a training session with a representative of PumpOut USA Wednesday, and will be continuing training with periodic boat service.

General Services Director Jim Piggott anticipates limited use of the boat until the mooring fields in the bay and Salt Run are completed.