Posted on 23 Dec 2008 On 6th October 2008 , Jeremy Clark was elected as Chairman of the Solent Protection Society Council. Jeremy joined the Council in 2005 and has been active in monitoring activity in the Hamble River area on behalf of the Society. For the past year he has been a member of … Continue reading New Council Chairman
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New Ferries River Trials Information Update to Stakeholders No. 3
Posted on 02 Dec 2008 Introduction On the 18th November Lymington Harbour Commissioners released a statement to update stakeholders on the progress of the risk assessment trials. We indicated that the results to date had shown some areas of concern and that LHC had met with Wightlink in order to discuss those concerns and to … Continue reading New Ferries River Trials Information Update to Stakeholders No. 3
Lymington Harbour Commissioners reply dated 12th November 2008
Posted on 24 Nov 2008 Lymington Harbour Commissioners reply dated 12th November 2008 Dear Mr. Clark Thank you for your letter of 10 November re the above. I concur that there is no regulatory gap with regard to environmental regulation in this matter. A conclusion reached by the LHC in January 2007. I refer you … Continue reading Lymington Harbour Commissioners reply dated 12th November 2008
New Ferries River Trials Information Update to Stakeholders No 2
Posted on 24 Nov 2008 Introduction On the 18th November Lymington Harbour Commissioners released a statement to update stakeholders on the progress of the risk assessment trials. We indicated that the results to date had indicated some areas of concern and that LHC had met with Wightlink in order to discuss those concerns and to … Continue reading New Ferries River Trials Information Update to Stakeholders No 2
Press Release New Style Website
Posted on 24 Nov 2008 The Solent Protection Society, which aims to protect the environment of the Solent for future generations, has revamped its website. A clickable map of the Solent area has now been added on the Home Page to improve navigation of the website and viewers can sign up for RSS feeds to … Continue reading Press Release New Style Website
SPS Press Release Wightlink Ferry Operation
Posted on 24 Nov 2008 In the light of the decision by Wightlink to operate the new W class ferries in early December, the response by Lymington Harbour Commission (LHC) and the Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons on 19th November, Solent Protection Society (SPS) has reviewed its position. SPS regrets the acceleration of … Continue reading SPS Press Release Wightlink Ferry Operation
New Ferries River Trials Information Update to Stakeholders No 1
Posted on 22 Nov 2008 Much work has now been completed over the last two months and most measured data is now with the BMT Seatech risk assessment team for detailed analysis. A final trial with dinghies will be held on Wednesday 19 November if the wind is suitable. We have not yet completed the … Continue reading New Ferries River Trials Information Update to Stakeholders No 1
November Up-date on Wightlink Ferries
Posted on 12 Nov 2008 The sea trials of the new ferries are proceeding according to plan, as reported in our October Update. However, a letter from the Marine and Fisheries Agency to Mr. Desmond Swayne MP has introduced a confusion into the process by stating, “The key is to determine who is responsible for … Continue reading November Up-date on Wightlink Ferries
Planning in the Solent
Planning in the Solent Posted on 08 Nov 2008 Policy Developments 1. The Society considers that with the development of the EU Marine Strategy, integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) and the Marine Bill there is a clear trend, both nationally and internationally towards coordinated policy-making for marine areas. If the Marine Bill is enacted in the … Continue reading Planning in the Solent
October Up-date on Wightlink Ferries
Posted on 17 Oct 2008 The position in the first week of October is as follows:- Trials and Assessments One ferry, Wight Light, has arrived in the River and is carrying out trials. A second, Wight Sky, has arrived in the Solent but not in the Lymington River. The Marine and Fisheries Agency continue to … Continue reading October Up-date on Wightlink Ferries
