In just 12 hours, the Port of Milford Haven, South Wales, handled three inbound LNG tankers, demonstrating the operational efficiency and strong collaborative approach of customers and stakeholders at the UK’s largest energy port.
The arrival of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tankers took place in December, comprising the Vivirt City LNG, Asklipios, and Orion Spirit, which berthed at South Hook LNG and Dragon LNG. The achievement was made possible through expertise coordination between tug and mooring gang provider Svitzer, shipping agents, the terminals, and the Milford Haven’s marine team.
Each of the tanker trio carried around 170,000 m³ of liquefied natural gas, weighing 90,000 deadweight (dwt), underscoring the scale and complexity of the logistics involved.
Commenting on the task, Harbourmaster at the Port of Milford Haven, Mike Ryan, said, “Handling three LNG vessels in the space of 12 hours is a testament to the strong working relationships we have built with our customers and service providers.”
“Accommodating ships of this size requires meticulous planning and teamwork, and it was fantastic to see all parties collaborating to deliver such a positive outcome. Safety remained our top priority throughout the operation, ensuring every step was carried out with the highest standards of precision and vigilance.”
Among tankers today (13 Jan) berthed at the Port of Milford Haven, Afloat highlights the Duzgit Venture (2,166 dwt), a chemical/products tanker serving ferries throughout the Irish Sea, which arrived from Larne. It berthed at Pembroke Dock, with the locally based bunkering tanker Whithaven (1,922 dwt) rafted alongside.
Also in port is Thun Liffey (11,826), a regular caller to Dublin Port, one of a quartet of ‘L’ series chemical/product tankers that frequent Irish Ports. They are operated by the Swedish lake-based Erik Thun A.B.
