QHM Portsmouth

LNTM 55/06

27/11/2006

OYSTER DREDGING IN PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR (2)

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Professional fishermen who engage in oyster dredging within Portsmouth Harbour are reminded that in accordance with the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth Order 2005, Schedule 1, Paragraph 8 (3)




“ No fishing shall at any time be carried out either within –


1. the approach channel; or



2. the main navigable channels.”





2. In clarification of the Order, the main navigable channels within the harbour are defined as:-
   
   
   1. All the areas marked on Admiralty Chart 2631 as prohibited for fishing, from the harbour entrance to a line from Shell pier to the South West corner of Whale Island.
   
   
   
   2. The main channel of Fareham Lake to the North West, and the main channel of Portchester Lake to the North East.
   
   
   
   
3. At certain tidal states however, it is recognised that the only navigable water in the northern part of the harbour is in the main channels of Fareham and Portchester Lakes. At these times, notwithstanding the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth Order, professional fishermen may engage in oyster dredging within these areas from 1 Nov until the last day of February. When engaged in oyster dredging in these areas, professional fishermen should pay due regard to other users of these channels in accordance with the normal practice of good seamanship.
   
   
4. Cancel Local Notice to Mariners 52/06.