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  • ML2026021 - Removal of marine debris on Strangford Lough

    Topics:
    • Marine, 
    • Marine licensing and permits

    Date published: 10 August 2026

    Last updated: 10 August 2026

    The removal and disposal of boats and fishing debris from four locations in Strangford Lough.

    • Reference: ML2026021
    • Project Type: Construction
    • Location: Coordinates: 

      • Taggart Island 1 https://w3w.co/preoccupied.swatting.sporting  54.41474, -5.639097 
      • Taggart Island 2  https://w3w.co/flitting.remains.stuns  54.415171, -5.639745 
      • Taggart Island 3  https://w3w.co/gains.tissue.serenade  54.414255, -5.638681 
      • Zenta https://w3w.co/functions.army.recipient 54.446866, -5.628592 
      • Morlo https://w3w.co/storyline.begins.glory  54.529579, -5.557808 
      • Melifont Trawler https://w3w.co/daffodils.head.boomers  54.366012, -5.540671 
    • Project Description:  The removal will be from land or via refloating by sea where possible and practical which will not further break up the vessels.  The Mellifont as a large vessel will be broken up in the field adjacent to the site for removal by road.  The Morlo is in a position where it may be craned off the new site where it has lodged onto the road with very little disturbance.

    • Applicant: National Trust
    • Status: Under Consideration
    • Date Issued: 
    • Licence Start Date: 
    • Licence End Date: 

    Documents

    • Marine Licence Application FormAdobe PDF (256.58 KB)

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