# The Ardrossan (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


HARBOURS, DOCKS, PIERS AND FERRIES
Made 16th June 2026
Coming into force 17th June 2026
The Scottish Ministers (“the Ministers”) make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 14(1) and (3) of the Harbours Act 1964 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 14(1) of that Act, this Order is made in relation to a harbour which is being improved, maintained or managed by a harbour authority in the exercise and performance of statutory powers and duties, for achieving objects specified in schedule 2 of that Act.
In accordance with section 14(2) of that Act—
(a) this Order is made following a written application to the Ministers by Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited being the authority engaged in improving, maintaining or managing the harbour, and
(b) the Ministers are satisfied that the making of the Order is desirable in the interests of securing the improvement, maintenance, or management of the harbour in an efficient and economical manner, facilitating the efficient and economic transport of goods or passengers by sea or in the interests of the recreational use of sea-going ships.
The provisions of paragraph 17 of schedule 3 of that Act have been satisfied.
In accordance with paragraph 19(1) of that schedule, the Ministers have considered any objections made and not withdrawn.
In accordance with paragraph 19(6) of that schedule, the Ministers have decided to make this Order with modifications which do not appear to the Ministers substantially to affect the character of the Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/205/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/ardrossan-transfer-of-undertaking-harbour-revision-order-2026/introduction
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