Posted on 12 Feb 2009 In our previous article, posted on 11th January 2009, it was explained that a key step in resolving the environmental issues relating to vessel operations is the formal advice from Natural England (NE), the government environmental adviser, on which the regulators, including MFA and LHC, must base their decisions. The … Continue reading The HR Wallingford Report on Wightlink Ferries

Posted on 11 Jan 2009 There are two key factors relating to the introduction of the new ferries on the Yarmouth-Lymington route. A licence is required for the completion of terminal modifications at Lymington. Vessels are entitled to use the port of Lymington without any consent from the   Harbourmaster, provided that they comply with the … Continue reading SPS calls for additional investigations in Lymington River

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted on 12 Sep 2008 At the last AGM of the Society, the following resolution was passed: "It is agreed that the Solent Protection Society will register its objection to the introduction of new ferries on the Lymington to Yarmouth route, pending the completion of the relevant competent assessments prior to the ferries entering service. … Continue reading Lymington/Yarmouth Ferries – The Society’s Position Statement