The Port of Ardersier Harbour Revision (Transfer) Order 2017
2017 No. 195
Harbours, Docks, Piers And Ferries
The Port of Ardersier Harbour Revision (Transfer) Order 2017
Made
Coming into force
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 19641 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 Act2.
In accordance with section 14(2) of that Act—
(a)
this Order is made following a written application to the Ministers by the Ardersier Port Limited, a company registered under company number 03700403 (“the applicant”) being a person appearing to the Ministers to have a substantial interest; and
(b)
the Ministers are satisfied that the making of this Order is desirable in the interests of securing the improvement, maintenance, or management of the harbour in an efficient and economical manner, and of facilitating the efficient and economic transport of goods or passengers by sea.
Notice has been published by the applicant in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 10 of schedule 3 of that Act3.
The provisions of paragraph 17 of that schedule4 have been satisfied. No objections to the application have been made.
In accordance with paragraph 19(1) of that schedule5, Ministers have considered the results of consultation under paragraph 15 of that schedule.
In accordance with paragraph 19(2) of that schedule, Ministers have decided to make this Order in the form of the draft submitted to them.