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Seizures

Chapter 4 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 gives NWIFCA officers the power to seize any fish, shellfish and equipment believed to be in breach of NWIFCA byelaws, legacy byelaws, or European and national legislation. After three months unclaimed seized items are forfeited to the Authority.

Current Seized Items

Seized Gear 1

2 Pots

Date: 20/05/2025
Position found: 54°38.110N – 003°35.050W 3/4 nautical mile off Workington
Inspecting Officers: North Western Protector
Reason for Seizure: non compliance with NWIFCA Byelaw 4
Offence: There was no permit details found on gear
Description of seized item(s):

  • two pots
  • 3 orange floats
  • orange rope,
  • 1 orange buoy with anchor attached to a thin blue rope

Further action: The seized item(s) will be stored by NWIFCA. NWIFCA may retain the seized item(s) for the purpose of an investigation. If the seized item(s) are not claimed within three months, the item(s) may be disposed of as the authority see fit. This notice was posted on the three month period for forfeiture ends on 20th August 2025

Seized Gear 2

2 Lobster pots

Date: 20/05/2025
Position found: 54°36.096N – 003°35.030W 3/4 nautical mile off Workington
Inspecting Officers: North Western Protector
Reason for Seizure: non compliance with NWIFCA Byelaw 4
Offence: There was no permit details found on gear nor were the pots marked correctly
Description of seized item(s):

  • 2 lobster pots
  • one orange buoy
  • two blue small sausage buoys one
  • 20 fathom length of blue rope

Further action: The seized item(s) will be stored by NWIFCA. NWIFCA may retain the seized item(s) for the purpose of an investigation. If the seized item(s) are not claimed within three months, the item(s) may be disposed of as the authority see fit. This notice was posted on the three month period for forfeiture ends on 20th August 2025

If you wish to claim the seized items please contact the NWIFCA Office at the following:

North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority
1 Preston Street
Carnforth
Lancashire
LA5 9BY

Tel: 01524 727970

Email: [email protected]