This Order reconstitutes the Lerwick Port Authority in line with the recommendations of the Trust Ports Review, published by the Department of Environment Transport and the Regions in January 2000 and endorsed by the Scottish Executive.

The Order also includes other provisions with respect to the Authority’s constitution including provisions for the protection of the Members from personal liability in the discharge of their functions, authentication of the Seal of the Authority and provisions regarding the assignation or transfer to any person of a works licence granted by the Authority.