Anglesey’s Holyhead Port Shuts Terminal 5 After “Berthing Incident” Amid Severe Weather

Holyhead Port on Anglesey, a vital gateway connecting the UK mainland and the Republic of Ireland, has temporarily closed one of its terminals following a “berthing incident” attributed to severe weather conditions. The incident, which occurred on Friday at Terminal 5, has prompted its immediate closure to ensure safety protocols are observed.

Officials at the port confirmed that despite the terminal’s shutdown, operations are continuing, and the full sailing schedule for ferry operators remains unaffected. Millenium TV understands that current adverse weather is hindering a complete assessment of the damage, but authorities are monitoring the situation closely.

This closure comes almost exactly a year after Holyhead Port endured significant disruption from Storm Darragh in December 2024. That severe weather event caused extensive damage to two berths, leading to a five-week complete closure, including the crucial Christmas period. While one berth was swiftly repaired by January, the second required seven months of work, finally reopening in July. The prolonged closures resulted in an estimated economic impact of £500 million in lost trade for the region.

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Member of the Senedd for Ynys Môn, expressed his concern over the recent development. “The priority now must be to understand what exactly has happened and what the implications might be,” he stated, highlighting the local community’s apprehension following previous disturbances.

Holyhead Port sees more than 1.5 million passengers annually, making it the busiest sea route between the two nations. The current incident, while impacting only one terminal, has brought back memories of the extensive disruptions and economic hardship faced by the port and its surrounding areas just months ago.