LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
NO. 3 OF 2026
WHITEHAVEN SEA LOCK GATES OPERATIONAL AGAIN FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE
Confirmation is hereby issued that Whitehaven Sea Lock gates are operational again following the recent closure for annual maintenance to the sea lock and flood defence system.
This notification supersedes Local Notice to Mariners 0126 and 0226 and cancels all associated temporary permissions in place.
Should further information or clarity be required, please contact Whitehaven Marina Office on 01946 692435, or Whitehaven Sea Lock on 01946 694672 or on VHF Channel 12.
Date of notification: 1st April 2026
Issued by: D Shallcross, on behalf of Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners
Owners, Agents, Charterers, Fishermen, Recreational Sailing Organisations and other Interested Organisations should ensure that the contents of this notice are made known to the masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft, or to persons who may be affected by the contents of this Notice.