Introductory text

Whereas Larne Harbour Limited is a harbour authority within the meaning of the Pilotage Act 1987^f1 (“the 1987 Act”) for the port of Larne but is not a competent harbour authority within the meaning of the 1987 Act;

And whereas Larne Harbour Limited has applied to be treated as a competent harbour authority for the purposes of the 1987 Act;

And whereas the Secretary of State has informed the persons he considers may be affected by the Order, in accordance with section 1(7) of the 1987 Act;

And whereas no objection has been made to the making of this Order;