Dredging plans for Arctic Corsair move approved

Plans to dredge part of the River Hull so a historical fishing trawler can arrive at its new home have been approved.

As part of the Hull Maritime project, the Arctic Corsair is due to be moved to a new dry berth at the North End Shipyard to form part of a new visitor centre.

Hull City Council's plans to move the fishing trawler were delayed in February 2025 after its application for a dredging licence was paused.

The application was finally submitted in December 2025 and it has now been approved by the authority. The dredging work is expected to take six to 12 months.

The operation includes dredging the section of the river between Drypool Bridge and North Bridge, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

North Bridge Dry Dock will be used to store the dredged material before it is later disposed of.

Plans state the dock would be returned to its usual state when the project is finished.

The Environment Agency had raised concerns over the dredging and the equipment that would be used during the process.

As a result, a condition was added to the plans requiring equipment to be cleaned to prevent the spread of harmful species.

The Hull Maritime project also includes the refurbishment of the Maritime Museum and Queen's Gardens.

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