In 2015 Able submitted MLA-2015-00334 to carry out dredging in support of the operations of Able Seaton Port. After 12 variations the application now covers maintenance of the approach to Seaton Port, captial dredging to adapt the approach and capital dredging to alter the docks within the port.

“Requesting new licence to replace previous one L/2012/00160/8. Objective is to improve access into Able Seaton Port by deepening approach channel and maintaining access thereafter. The facility is an emerging business and works will be undertaken on demand in accordance with commercial developments.

There is an immediate need (Q1/2017) to dredge the approach channel and holding to -6.5mCD in order to receive the Shell Brent Delta module.

As discussed at a meeting with MMO (Adam Chumley/Matthew Kinmond) on 26/10/16, further dredging campaigns will be undertaken in response to commercial demand. Volumes of material to be dredged and disposed of are given in the attached spreadsheet.

Dredging to be undertaken on a 24/7 basis to maximise use of plant.

Tees Bay A - Disposal of dredged silts and soft material.

Tees Bay C - Disposal of dredged clay.

Able Seaton Port Holding Basin and Channel -

• Deepening of Seaton Channel, Seaton Channel Holding Basin and Quays 10 and 11 - Navigational dredging (capital)
• Maintenance dredging of Seaton Channel, Holding Basin and Quays 10 and 11 - Navigational dredging (maintenance)
• The use of Erosion Mats for mitigation purposes - Maintenance of existing works TERRC Basin, Quays 7, 8 & 9 - Lowering of the TERRC Basin to -8.5mCD - Navigational dredging (capital)

Drone video of the Causeway dredger in Seaton Channel:

Drone video of the dredgers Causeway and Magnor in Seaton Channel:

Film of dredger Magnor operating on the south side of the Seaton Channel, filmed from the mudflats of North Gare.