The Boston Harbour Revision Order 1989
This Order designates Port of Boston Limited as the harbour authority for the Boston port, harbour and dock, and transfers to and vests in Port of Boston Limited the Boston port, harbour and dock undertaking together with all rights, interests and privileges presently vested in or used or enjoyed by the Boston Borough Council in relation to that undertaking. Provision is made for all purchases, sales, conveyances, deeds, contracts and agreements entered into or made by Boston Borough Council in relation to that undertaking to remain binding and in full force against or in favour of the Company and for all legal or other proceedings in relation to that undertaking to be carried on with the substitution of the Company as a party to the proceedings in lieu of the Council.