Explanatory note

This Order transfers the harbour undertaking at Lymington Pier from Sealink Harbours Limited to Wightlink Limited and provides that, on and after the day of transfer, the latter shall exercise jurisdiction as harbour authority and its piermaster may exercise his powers, within a small water area adjacent to the pier but subject to the overriding jurisdiction of the Lymington Harbour Commissioners and their harbour master. The Order incorporates certain provisions of the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847.

The applicant for the Order is Wightlink Limited.