From NJDEP Fish and Wildlife
On June 29, 2023, the NJFW Marine Resources Administration’s Artificial Reef Program sunk the 45’ TIBOR Tug on the Barnegat Light Reef Site. Built in 1957, the TIBOR Tug was originally used as a coastal tug around New York Harbor. It was also part of the Nautical Museum in Toms River for many years where it went into a state of disrepair.
Last year, Tibor Heteny, the vessel’s owner, donated it to the NJ Artificial Reef Program, specifically to be used as artificial reef habitat. The donation was graciously accepted and the Artificial Reef Program worked with Kurt Deyback at the Lighthouse Point Marina and Yacht Club in Toms River to ensure that the vessel met the requirements of the artificial reef guidelines for reefing vessels.
A special thank you to The Sportfishing Fund and the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association for their help in making this possible.
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