North Eastern Guardian IV
The Authority took delivery its new patrol vessel, North Eastern Guardian IV (NEG IV) in June 2025. Unique in its class, North Eastern Guardian IV was built and commissioned by Parkol Marine Ltd in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Alongside fisheries enforcement and compliance work, key duties will include the assessment and monitoring of the region’s fish and shellfish stocks, exploring new commercial fishing opportunities and the mapping and recording of sensitive marine habitats along the North East coastline through high specification acoustical systems and underwater cameras. The vessel will also carry a range of sensitive probes designed to record and monitor any changes and trends occurring within our regions seas and estuaries. North Eastern Guardian IV’s capabilities are truly multi-functional and it will play a crucial role in the long-term conservation and management of the regions marine resources.
NEG IV was funded through a combination of planned savings, proceeds from the sale of its predecessor vessel North Eastern Guardian III, a grant from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and a finance and leasing agreement through East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Funded By UK Government
