Posted on 20 Apr 2007 We are pleased to welcome Christopher Bland as a Vice-President of Solent Protection Society. Christopher lives in Shorwell and was Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight from 1995-2006. He has had a long association with the Solent, having been a Director of Red Funnel Ferries from 1986-2006 and as … Continue reading New Vice-President
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Southampton Lasers
Posted on 04 Apr 2007 Members may have read of Southampton City Council's intention to install four lasers in the clock tower in Southampton, to start beaming in April this year on the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The cost would be around £200,000 to construct and a further £10,000 per year to … Continue reading Southampton Lasers
The West Solent – Looking For Balance
Posted on 04 Apr 2007 Since the last Newsletter appeared, the Society has been engaged on an preliminary round of consultations in relation to its proposals for the management of the West Solent. Consultees have included a wide range of mainly public organisations, including harbour authorities, yachting associations and conservation bodies. Undertaken with the valuable … Continue reading The West Solent – Looking For Balance
Lymington/Yarmouth Ferries
Posted on 29 Mar 2007 Following meetings with Wightlink early in 2006, the Society's Council received a presentation from Mr. Andrew Willson, Chief Executive of Wightlink and Mr. John Burrows, Operation Manager, covering their plans for the future of the Lymington/Yarmouth route. Wightlink plans to replace the present 30-year old ferries with vessels of 4 … Continue reading Lymington/Yarmouth Ferries
Obituary – Fred Haynes Councillor SPS
Posted on 08 Feb 2007 Fred died very suddenly at the beginning of 2007 and was buried at the Sustainability Centre near East Meon on the 12th January. Fred was a very special man. He was our expert member on the SPS Council in all matters relating to the ecology of the Solent and was … Continue reading Obituary – Fred Haynes Councillor SPS
MSC NAPOLI – Solent Protection Society warns that a similar oil spill could happen in the Solent
Posted on 26 Jan 2007 Following the grounding of MSC Napoli off Branscombe Beach, the Solent Protection Society calls on all those responsible for bringing cargo vessels into the Solent to continue reviewing and tightening up safety standards. The unfortunate grounding of MSC Napoli off Branscombe Beach in Devon and the subsequent leaking of oil … Continue reading MSC NAPOLI – Solent Protection Society warns that a similar oil spill could happen in the Solent
Inaugural Meeting of Parliamentary Panel Planned
Posted on 27 Oct 2006 One result of the SPS's Fiftieth Anniversary celebrations was a proposal from Peter Viggers MP to set up a Parliamentary Panel made up of Members of Parliament from the Solent region or who have a particular interest in the protection of the area. The first meeting of the panel will … Continue reading Inaugural Meeting of Parliamentary Panel Planned
2006 Conservation Award for BP Shipping
Posted on 10 Oct 2006 On 2nd October, the Society's Conservation Award for 2006 was presented to BP Shipping at the company's terminal at Hamble. For some years, one of the Society's most concerted campaigns has been directed to a commitment from local shipping interests only to employ double-hulled tankers with the Solent, thereby reducing … Continue reading 2006 Conservation Award for BP Shipping
Solent Protection Society Celebrates 50 Years
Posted on 23 May 2006 Solent Protection Society celebrated its 50th anniversary with a lunch for over 140 people at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on 19th May. Members and guests including Chris Huhne, MP for Eastleigh and Peter Viggers, MP for Gosport, heard the Society's former President, Maldwin Drummond, a founder member of … Continue reading Solent Protection Society Celebrates 50 Years
SOLFIRE Presentation given to the Council
Posted on 21 Mar 2006 At March's Council meeting, members had the rare opportunity to hear from two of the busiest men in the Solent. Commander Kendall Carter, Royal Navy, Portsmouth Queens Harbour Master and Captain Steven Young Harbour Master of Southamton Port. Between them they control all activities military and commercial from the Nab … Continue reading SOLFIRE Presentation given to the Council
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