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  • Marine Licensing Public Register

    Topics:
    • Marine, 
    • Marine and coast, 
    • Marine legislation, 
    • Marine licensing and permits, 
    • Marine planning

    Marine and Fisheries Division carries out licensing and enforcement functions in Northern Ireland territorial waters, under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MCAA) Part 4. You can view details of the active marine licences in the table below, which also has links to further information and documents relevant to each of the licences (available by clicking on the reference number).

    This is the new version of the Marine Licensing Public Register. If you can't find the application that you are looking for on this register, it may be on the old register which you can view at Marine Licensing Public Register (old version).

    Reference number and typeLocationDescriptionExpiry Date
    ML 28_12
    Construction
    Islandmagee,
    Co. Antrim
    Gas energy storageLicence Issued on 05/11/2021
    ML 48_13
    Construction
    Killaney Bay,
    Rathlin Island
    Installation and removal of equipment from an algal farm in Killaney Bay, Rathlin Island30/06/2020
    ML 27_14
    Construction
    Ballyhenry,
    Co. Antrim
    Testing of Deep Green OceanKite31/01/2025
    ML 122_15
    Construction
    Belfast Harbour,
    Co. Antrim
    Construction of new berthing facilities at D3, Belfast Harbour31/07/2025
    ML 124_15
    Construction
    Seaport Jetty, Portballintrae,
    Co. Antrim
    Repairs to pier and rock armouring31/10/2021
    ML 149_16
    Dredge
    Belfast Harbour,
    Co. Antrim
    Dredge work at D3, Belfast Harbour31/07/2025
    ML 150_16
    Disposal
    Belfast Harbour,
    Co. Antrim
    Disposal of dredged material from D3, Belfast Harbour31/07/2025
    ML 10_17
    Construction
    Larne,
    Co. Antrim
    Repair works to existing sea defences29/02/2020
    ML 14_17
    Construction
    Strangford Lough,
    Co. Down
    Deployment of a gravity based foundation platform for tidal renewable devices29/02/2020
    ML 16_17
    Construction
    Belfast,
    Co. Antrim
    Linkspan replacement10/03/2020
    ML 21_17
    Capital Dredge
    Red Bay,
    Co. Antrim
    Dredge of Red Bay Harbour05/03/2020
    ML 2_18
    Construction
    Queen’s Quay, BelfastDemolition & Removal of timber quay and reconstruction with a reinforced concrete wall30/10/2020
    ML 3_18
    Dredge
    Cushendun,
    Co. Antrim
    Dredging of slipway at Cushendun06/12/2021
    ML 14_18 DredgeRiver LaganDredging within the impounded River Lagan10/06/2020
    ML 15_18
    Construction
    Dundrum,
    Co. Down
    Removal of abandoned motorboat in Dundrum Bay01/10/2020
    ML 16_18
    Sea Disposal
    Kilkeel,
    Co. Down
    Disposal of dredged material from Kilkeel Harbour05/02/2022
    ML 18_18
    Sea Disposal
    Rathlin IslandDisposal of dredged material Church Bay Harbour18/04/2020
    ML 21_18
    Sea Disposal
    Red Bay,
    Co. Antrim
    Disposal of dredged material from Red Bay Harbour05/03/2020
    ML 23_18 ConstructionWhitehead,
    Co. Antrim
    Reinforcement of Blackhead coastal path10/06/2020
    ML 26_18
    Construction
    Newcastle,
    Co. Down
    Removal of sandbar at Newcastle Harbour31/08/2021
    ML 30_18 ConstructionCushendall,
    Co. Antrim
    Harbour and slipway repair21/05/2022
    ML 31_18
    Construction
    Dunseverick,
    Co. Antrim
    Repair work to Dunseverick Harbour28/02/2022
    ML 32_18
    Construction
    PortstewartRepair work to Portstewart Harbour28/02/2022
    ML 33_18 DisposalRiver LaganDisposal of maintenance dredging material10/06/2020
    ML 36_18 ConstructionLarne,
    Co. Antrim
    Maintenance on the Larne railway line at Inver River15/04/2020
    ML 37_18
    Construction
    Belfast,
    Co. Antrim
    Replacement of rock armour on Belfast –Bangor railway line14/03/2020
    ML 38_18
    Dredge
    Knocknagoney, BelfastDredge at rear of Ikea River at Translink Railway Bridge, Holywood Exchange30/09/2020
    ML 1_19
    Construction
    Delamont / Strangford,
    Co. Down
    Construction of slipway31/08/2021
    ML 2_19
    Construction
    Bushmills,
    Co. Antrim
    Diffuser Head Replacement22/08/2020
    ML 3_19
    Construction
    Donaghadee,
    Co. Antrim
    Jetty repair31/10/2021
    ML 4_19 ConstructionBelfast,
    Co. Antrim
    Construction of storm water outfall24/06/2020
    ML 5_19
    Construction
    Warrenpoint Harbour (CO2)Construction of a Ship to Shore Transfer Facility Transfer Facility for a CO2 Storage at Warrenpoint Port30/01/2021
    ML 6_19
    Construction
    Ballyholme,
    Co. Down
    Repair and extend Southern slipway at Ballyholme Yacht Club30/09/2020
    ML 7_19 ConstructionAbercorn Basin, Belfast HarbourInstallation of floating pontoons for pleasure craft use24/03/2023
    ML 8_19
    Construction
    Bangor,
    Co. Down
    Structural repairs to fishing platform11/11/2020
    ML 9_19 ConstructionNewcastle,
    Co. Down
    Construction repairs to steps on central promenade, Newcastle11/03/2021
    ML 11_19 ConstructionMurlough Bay,
    Co. Antrim
    Construction of temporary filming set22/05/2020
    ML 12_19
    Construction
    Ballyferris,
    Co Down
    Construction of new long sea outfall to discharge treated wastewater to Irish Sea06/01/2021
    ML 13_19
    Construction
    Lagan Gateway ProjectProvision of new boat lock and mooring pontoons, a new footbridge and footpaths. Project includes the refurbishment of existing lagan weir, replacement of gates, lighting and timber piles15/10/2022
    ML 14_19 DisposalWarrenpoint Harbour,
    Co. Down
    Sea Disposal of maintenance dredging of Warrenpoint Harbour31/03/2024
    ML 15_19 ConstructionBelfast Flood Allevation Scheme (Revetment Works on River Lagan)215m Stretch of in-river piling to prevent further collapse of Ravenhill Quay Wall. Installation of sheet piles.Withdrawn
    ML 16_19
    Construction
    Dunluce,
    Co. Antrim
    Construction of new outfall pipe22/08/2020
    ML 17_19
    Construction
    Northern Ireland WatersRock installation repairs to Western HVDC Link Sub Sea Cable18/09/2020
    ML 18_19
    Construction
    Carrickfergus Sailing ClubWidening of Existing Slipway at Sailing Club09/01/2021
    ML 19_19
    Sea Disposal
    Belfast HarbourDisposal of Maintenance Dredge Material31/05/2023
    ML 21_19
    Dredge
    White Harbour, WhiteheadDredge Work at White Harbour31/05/2023
    ML 23_19
    Construction
    Drumenny Lane, BreadyConstruction of a new outfall headwall03/02/2021
    ML 24_19
    Construction
    Between Ballycarry & Magheramorne Station, LarneTranslink Culvert Repairs31/07/2021
    ML 25_19 ConstructionWest Bank Road, Belfast HarbourInstallation of precast concrete outfall into existing stone revetment20/12/2021
    ML2020001Fisherman's Quay, CarrickfergusRemedial works on Quay28/02/2023
    ML2020002
    Construction
    Strangford Lough Yacht Club, KillinchyRepairs to Jetty, Slipway & Sea Wall08/08/2022
    ML2020003
    Construction
    West Bay, PortrushSea defence remedial works27/03/2023
    ML2020004
    Construction
    Loughshore Road, PortaferrySea Wall Repairs30/09/2020
    ML2020005
    Construction
    Annalong HarbourRemedial Works at Harbour31/03/2022
    ML2020006
    Sea Disposal
    Ardglass HarbourDisposal of Maintenance Dredge Material31/09/2023
    ML2020007
    Construction
    Holywood,
    Co. Down
    Repairs to Sea Defences31/01/2022
    ML2020008
    Construction
    Rathlin IslandKelp Cultivating & Harvesting30/09/2023
    ML2020009
    Construction
    Glenarm MarinaPontoon Extension25/01/2022
    ML2020010
    Construction
    Ballywalter HarbourReplace Concrete Moorings31/01/2022
    ML2020011
    Maintenance Dredging
    Kilroot Power StationMaintenance Dreding of the Cooling Water Intake Lagoon & Coal Jetty31/08/2021
    ML2020012
    Construction
    LSS Jetty, Maydown, LisahallyJetty Refurbisment15/01/2023
    ML2020013 ConstructionCity of Derry Boat Club, PrehenConstruction of pontoon31/03/2024
    ML2020014
    Construction
    Belfast Boat Club, Stranmillis, BelfastInstallation of Pontoon System28/02/2022
    ML2020015
    Construction
    Between Scotland and DonaghadeeReplacement of BT subsea cable31/08/2022
    ML2020016
    Construction
    Between Scotland and LarneReplacement of BT subsea cable31/08/2022
    ML2020017
    Construction
    River Bann, ColeraineReplacement of a pontoon system30/03/2023
    ML2021001
    Construction
    VT4 Ferry Terminal, Belfast HarbourPhase 1 - Scour Protection Repairs03/11/2022
    ML2021002
    Construction
    Phase 2 - Scour Protection Repairs01/12/2023 
    ML2021003
    Construction
    Impounded River Lagan, BelfastRevetment Repairs11/04/2024
    ML2021006
    Sea Disposal
    CarnloughDisposal of harbour dredged material03/09/2022
    ML2021007
    Maintenance Dredge
    Glenarm Harbour & MarinaDredge of Harbour & Marina Area03/09/2022
    ML2021008
    Sea Disposal
    Glenarm Harbour & MarinaDisposal of Harbour & Marina Dredged Material03/09/2022
    ML2021009
    Maintenance Dredge
    Carrickfergus Harbour & MarinaDredge of Harbour & Marina Area03/09/2022
    ML2021010
    Sea Disposal
    Carrickfergus Harbour & MarinaDisposal of Harbour & Marina Dredged Material03/09/2022
    ML2021011
    Construction
    Strangford NarrowsTidal test 'Flex Marine Swimmer Turbine Demonstration20/03/2025
    ML2021012
    Construction
    A20 Portaferry Rd, at Anne's Point, near Mount Stewart,
    Co. Down
    DfI Road Improvements31/10/2021
    ML2021013
    Construction
    River Foyle, StrathfoyleGround Investigation & Exploration Works01/09/2022
    ML2021014
    Construction
    Castle Ward Bay, StrangfordTemporary Wooden Jetty14/07/2021
    ML2021015
    Construction
    Sketrick Island,
    Co. Down
    Replacement of existing slipway and walkway03/07/2022
    ML2021016
    Construction
    Portballintrae BeachRepair works to the timber palisades04/10/2022
    ML2021017 ConstructionCoast Road, LarneConstruction of a new outfall to service a new waste water treatment plant.31/08/2025
    ML2021018
    Construction
    Downshire / CarrickfergusSea Defence Repairs19/01/2023
    ML2021019
    Construction
    North Foreshore, Dargan Road, BelfastConstruction of a headwall27/09/2023
    ML2021020
    Construction
    Donaghadee HarbourConstruction of a Swim/Play Area26/06/2023
    ML2021021 ConstructionWarrenpoint HarbourFront shore public realm schemeOriginal licence expires on 30/04/2023 Variation 1 licence expires on 30/09/2023
    ML2021022 ConstructionMusgrave Channel, Belfast HarbourFloating pontoons for the sea trials & testing of electric powered boats08/02/2023
    ML2021023 ConstructionNewcastle HarbourRemoval of sandbar31/08/2024
    ML2022001
    Dredge
    Cushendun HarbourMaintenence dredge of Cushendun harbour slipway and river mouth28/07/2025
    ML2022002
    Disposal
    Kilkeel Harbour3 Year Disposal of dredged material from Kilkeel Harbour10/05/2025
    ML2022003 ConstructionWarrenpointNarrow Water Bridge Project28/03/2027
    ML2022004 ConstructionDelamont Country Park,
    Quoile Estuary,
    Strangford Lough
    Construction of Temporary Modula Pontoon System for Skiffies Event on 30 & 31/07/202226/08/2022
    ML2022005 ConstructionMadams Bank, LondonderryTranslink repairs to existing culvert located under the Translink Railway Line06/12/2023
    ML2022006 ConstructionHarbours at:
    Ballycastle, Ballintoy, Portballintrae, Portstewart, Rathlin
    The installation of quayside ladders and fenders05/07/2023
    ML2022009 ConstructionRedbay Pier, WaterfootRemedial Works29/02/2024
    ML2022010
    Construction
    Margy River,
    Ballycastle
    DAERA Inland Fisheries, Habitat Improvement work30/09/2022
    ML2022011
    Sea Disposal
    Portavogie Outer HarbourDisposal of Dredged Material from Outer Harbour31/12/2024
    ML2022012 ConstructionRiver Foyle, StrabaneConstruction of pedestrian/ cycle bridge spanning the River Foyle as part of the cross border Riverine Community Park project.30/08/2023
    ML2022016
    Construction
    Curran Strand, PortrushExtension of existing rock armour coastal defence and associated sand trap fencing31/12/2024
    ML2022017
    Construction
    Kilkeel HarbourEnterprise Vessel Dismantling30/04/2023
    ML2022018
    Construction
    The Crescent CSO, PortstewartNI Water Works to replace clay pipe16/05/2026
    ML2022019 - Var-1
    Disposal
    Kilkeel Inner Harbour3 Year Disposal of maintenance dredge material from Kilkeel Inner Harbour18/04/2026
    ML2022020
    Construction
    Seaport Jetty, PortballintraeLocalised removal and relocation of material04/07/2026
    ML2022022
    Construction
    Impounded River LaganRevetment works30/04/2026
    ML2022023
    Construction
    Unit A Warehouse, West Bank Road, Belfast HarbourConstruction of a headwall to accommodate a 450mm diameter outfall pipeUnder Consideration
    ML2023001
    Construction
    Ballycairn CSO land off Cairn Road ColeraineNI Water works30/10/2026
    ML2023002
    Construction
    Ardglass harbourVessel dismantlingWithdrawn
    ML2023003Ulster Gliding ClubRemoval of Unauthorized Sea Defence07/09/2024
    ML2023004 ConstructionVictoria Channel Terminal 3 (VT3) Belfast HarbourHeadwall to facilitate storm drainage within VT331/07/2024
    ML2023005 ConstructionEntrance to Sloefield Drive, CarrickfergusNI Water works - construction of new sea outfall pipe and headwall16/07/2024
    ML2023008 ConstructionCopeland bird observatory, Lighthouse Island, Copeland IslandsReplace a low tide jetty on the south side of lighthouse island01/08/2025
    ML2023009 ConstructionBridge Quay, Portavogie HarbourRemedial Works14/06/2024
    ML2023010 constructionApproximately 9 km offshore from the Co. Antrim coastConstruction of proposed NCW 1 offshore wind farm and cable route to shore.under consideration
    ML2023012 ConstructionVictoria Channel Terminal 1 (VT1) Belfast HarbourNew stormwater outfall pipe and associated headwall with tideflex valve25/10/2024
    ML2023013 ConstructionWest Bay, PortrushSite investigation works & remedial works to sea defences31/12/2023
    ML2023014 ConstructionOld Slipway Portrush HarbourRemedial works31/01/2025
    ML2023015 ConstructionRavenhill Quay, BelfastRevetment work at Ravenhill Quay for the Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme21/02/2024
    ML2023016
    Dredge
    Ravenhill Quay, BelfastCapital Dredging at Ravenhill Quay for the Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme21/02/2024
    ML2023017 ConstructionLSS Jetty, Lough FoyleEssential Maintenance/Repair Works20/05/2026
    ML2023019 ConstructionImpounded River Lagan, BelfastPontoon extension near to the Weir House31/08/2026
    ML2023020
    Dredge
    Belfast HarbourDisposal of maintenance dredge26/07/2026
    ML2023021 ConstructionBelfast LoughLiving With Water Program site investigation works, Whitehouse, Greenisland and Carrickfergus WwTW outfalls21/12/2023
    ML2023022 ConstructionDelamont Country ParkTemporary Pontoon for Skiffies Competition Course01/09/2023
    ML2023023 - Var-1 ConstructionCarlingford Lough, NewryCarlingford Lough Greenway Section 3 (between NI/ROI border and Victoria Lock)14/03/2025
    ML2023024 - Var-1 ConstructionStrathfoyle, River FoyleStrathfoyle Sewage Siphons Upgrade31/10/2025
    ML2023025
    Construction
    Church Bay, Rathin IslandThe maintenance and replacement of the at-sea infrastructure of the kelp farm.30/09/2026
    ML2023029
    Construction
    Approximately 9 km offshore from the Co. Antrim coastNCW intends to undertake marine surveys at the proposed NCW 1 site in order to inform the location and design of the proposed offshore wind farm and cable route to shore.03/04/2028
    ML2023030 ConstructionGreenisland WwTWTemporary Outfall25/09/2025
    ML2023031
    Construction
    DEFRA Product and Animal FacilityConstruction of 3 discharge headwalls for site surface water drainage28/03/2025
    ML2023038
    Construction
    St Anne’s Point, StrangfordSeawall Repairs04/03/2026
    ML2023039
    Construction
    Lodgehill, KillyleaghNI Water construction of outfall pipe and reconstruction of stone sea wall for new residential development23/09/2025
    ML2023040 Var-1
    Sea Disposal
    Warrenpoint Harbour Sea Disposal Site BDisposal of dredge material31/03/2027
    ML2024002
    Construction
    River Lagan BelfastLicence for Investigatory Works for Lagan Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge13/11/2024
    ML2024005
    Construction
    River Lagan BelfastConstruction licence for Lagan Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge20/10/2025
    ML2024009 ConstructionBelfast Lough / Irish SeaGround survey work for proposed electricity interconnector22/01/2026
    ML2024011
    Construction
    Newcastle Central PromenadeApplication for outfall pipe within rock revetment. Reconstruction of rock revetment and stone sea wall.Under Consideration
    ML2024012
    Construction
    Portballintrae HarbourApplication to repair the existing slipway at Portballintrae HarbourUnder Consideration
    ML2024014
    Construction
    Annalong Cornmill SlipwayApplication to install access steps from slipway onto beach01/11/2025
    ML2024015
    Construction
    Belfast Lough / Irish SeaConstruction of electricity interconnectorSCOPING OPINION ISSUED
    ML2024018
    Dredge
    Ballycastle HarbourMaintenance dredge of Ballycastle Harbour07/04/2028
    ML2024019
    Sea disposal
    Ballycastle HarbourSea disposal of Ballycastle Harbour dredged material07/04/2028
    ML2024020
    Dredge
    Portrush HarbourMaintenance dredge of Portrush Harbour12/02/2028
    ML2024021 Var-1
    Sea disposal
    Portrush HarbourSea disposal of Portrush Harbour dredged material12/02/2028
    ML2024022
    Dredge
    Ballintoy HarbourMaintenance dredge of Ballintoy HarbourUnder Consideration
    ML2024023
    Sea disposal
    Ballintoy HarbourSea disposal of Ballintoy Harbour dredged materialUnder Consideration
    ML2024024
    Construction
    Delamont Country ParkConstruction of temporary pontoon system as part of the Skiffie Competition course02/09/2024
    ML2024025 ConstructionSouth Pier remedial works, PortrushRemedial works to South Pier, Portrush31/12/2024
    ML2024027
    Construction
    NIR Translink Remedial works to Sea DefencesMaintenance to rock armour and repair to toe of current sea defences.07/04/2026
    ML2024030Queens Parade BangorConstruction of a 750mm diameter outfall pipe within existing Bangor Marina structural concrete wall. Storm drainage network for redevelopment works of Queens Parade, Bangor.23/03/2026
    ML2024031Area 1: West of Skerries & Causeway
    Area 2: Rathlin SAC / SPA & South to Ballycastle
    Area 3: Murlough SAC
    Elasmobranch acoustic monitoring project, aim to deploy 20 acoustic receivers in three locations over a 3-year period, with a deployment duration of 12 months at each site31/05/2028
    ML2024032Strangford LoughQueens University Belfast, experimental seaweed cultivation site.  Replacement of existing infrastructure15/06/2026
    ML2025001

    River Lagan

    Belfast

    Titanic Loft LinesUnder consideration
    ML2025002Newcastle HarbourRemoval of sandbar31/08/2025
    ML2025006Delamont Country ParkTemporary Pontoon for Skiffies Competition Course26/06/2025
    ML2025012Shore Road, CarrickfergusProposed replacement slipwayUnder Consideration
    ML2025013Belfast Harbour Estate - Abercorn BasinPontoon upgradesUnder consideration

    ML2025025

     

    Culmore, Londonderryoutfall pipe and headwallUnder consideration
    MLVAR2025029 ConstructionRiver Lagan BelfastConstruction licence for Lagan Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge20/10/2027
    ML2025014Rhanbuoy Park, CarrickfergusSeawall RepairsUnder consideration

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