A Pembrokeshire port is likely to be used to provide relief in the aftermath of Storm Darragh until just before Christmas.
Fishguard Harbour is being used to run relief freight sailings to Dublin, Ireland to help clear a backlog of traffic caused by the closure of the berths at Holyhead since the weekend.
(Image: @Fishyleeks) Holyhead Port is currently closed due to significant damage caused by Storm Darragh.
Traffic Wales said that all sailings have been cancelled until further notice, pending vital structural inspections to ensure safety.
The closure of Holyhead Port is being managed through a coordinated effort between the Port Authority, Stena Line, Irish Ferries, Welsh Government, and Isle of Anglesey County Council to ensure public safety and minimise disruption.
(Image: @Fishyleeks) Stena Line’s website shows all sailings to and from Holyhead cancelled.
The Stena Adventurer, the biggest ship ever to berth at Fishguard Harbour, is currently being used to provide relief sailings in the wake of Storm Darragh.
The 212 metre, 43,532 tonne ship came alongside at Fishguard Harbour at 8pm on Wednesday, December 11.
She has since sailed out of Fishguard to Dublin a second time, leaving yesterday, Thursday December 12 and reportedly loading on 3km of freight, although this figure has not been confirmed by Stena Line.
(Image: @Fishyleeks) Stena Line has said that the company is currently assessing the further use of Fishguard Port in the post Storm Darragh conditions.
“Due to the closure of Holyhead Port, Stena Line has cancelled all ferry services between Dublin and Holyhead until Friday, December 20,” said a Stena Line spokesperson.
“The company is currently in the process of contacting all affected customers.
(Image: @Fishyleeks) “Travel customers are advised to amend their bookings online free of charge or through its contact centre on 0344 770 7070 (UK)/ + 353 1 907 5555 (ROI).
“Stena Line is currently assessing options for additional sailings from Dublin to its ports in Birkenhead and Fishguard as well as from Belfast to Cairnryan and Heysham to assist continuity of trade and passenger flows.
(Image: @Fishyleeks)
“Stena Line would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused and assure customers that the company is doing everything in its power to mitigate the effects of the closure on passenger and freight traffic.”