Posted on 23 Apr 2008 At the Society's AGM on 3 December 2007 a resolution was passed objecting 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. It was also agreed that these assessments must be made public. … Continue reading Briefing Meeting on Lymington Yarmouth Ferries 22nd April 2008

Posted on 23 Apr 2008 The meeting was chaired by Peter Nicholson, President of the Society, who in his introductory remarks noted that the objective of the meeting was to establish facts and reduce speculation. Representatives of stakeholder organisations in Lymington and West Wight had been invited and the key speakers were:- Mr Peter Griffiths … Continue reading Chairmans Report – The Briefing Meeting on Lymington Yarmouth Ferries 22nd April 2008

Posted on 23 Apr 2008 It is proposed to introduce new ferries on the Lymington/Yarmouth route. As part of this process it is important that any change in the marine risk on the route is as low as reasonably practicable. This consideration is especially important in the Lymington River as it is a waterway with … Continue reading Summary of BMT SeaTech Ltd Presentation

Posted on 23 Apr 2008 Safety Risk Assessment The Lymington Harbour Commissioners recently announced the publication of the Phase One Report of the major Risk Assessment exercise in connection with Wightlink's wish to replace their ageing C- Class ferries with the new W- Class later this year. The independent marine consultancy BMT Seatech carried out … Continue reading Summary of Lymington Harbour Commissioners Presentation

Posted on 23 Apr 2008 The Club welcomes the report of Lymington Harbour Commissioners' BMT Phase 1 risk assessment study. Our interest in the overall risk assessment is the impact of the new ships on leisure users of the River, leaving environmental matters to the Solent Protection Society and others. We welcome the finding that … Continue reading Summary of Royal Lymington Yacht Club Presentation

Posted on 23 Apr 2008 Two new Wight Class (W.Class) ferries launched, now in process of final fit-out and due for delivery by end-June 2008. Third new W.Class ferry under construction and due for delivery by end-2008. Shore works in Yarmouth in progress and will be completed by mid to end-May 2008. Appropriate Assessment of … Continue reading Summary of Wightlink Presentation

Posted on 05 Apr 2008 No changes are anticipated in the regulation of existing leisure activities on the river. Ferries should no longer wait in the river. The Lymington Harbour Commissioners are now able to announce the publication of the Phase One Report of the major Risk Assessment exercise in connection with Wightlink's wish to … Continue reading Publication of Risk Assessment Report on Proposed New Wightlink Ferries

Posted on 01 Apr 2008 Following the announcement last December by the Solent Protection Society that it has registered its objection to the introduction of the proposed larger ferries on the Lymington to Yarmouth route, the Society organized a Briefing Meeting of principal parties to further consider the situation. The meeting, held in Lymington on … Continue reading Solent Protection hosts meeting re New Ferries on Lymington to Yarmouth Route