Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order transfers the harbour undertaking at Heysham Harbour fromSealink Harbours Limited to Heysham Port Limited. The Order alsoincludes several new provisions including power for Heysham Port Limitedto carry out works in the harbour, a power to dredge in modern terms,powers to license works and dredging by other persons, a power toacquire and dispose of businesses and shares, power to dispose ofproperty no longer required for the purposes of the harbour andprovisions relating to the disposal of, and the protection of Crowninterest in, wrecks.

The Applicant for the Order is Heysham Port Limited.