Secure, Flexible Berthing for Workboats in the Celtic Sea
Designed to accommodate a diverse range of vessels, including workboats, barges, and other small crafts, these pontoons represent our commitment to enhancing marine operations in the Celtic Sea and beyond.
“Pembroke Port is perfectly positioned within the Port of Milford Haven to act as a hub for operations associated with marine activity taking place within the Port and the Celtic Sea.”
Located within the Milford Haven Waterway, Pembroke Port's workboat pontoons provide modern berthing facilities for marine energy, survey, engineering and commercial marine operations. Designed to accommodate workboats, crew transfer vessels, barges and specialist support vessels, the pontoons offer flexible short and long-term berthing with direct access to the Celtic Sea.
Facilities at a Glance
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Feature |
Details |
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Berthing Options |
Short and long-term |
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Pontoon Sizes |
All 25m with options to combine for 50m |
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Vessel Types |
Workboats, crew transfer vessels, barges, support vessels |
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Utility Connections |
Electricity & water |
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Access |
Secure controlled access, not limited by tide or lock gates |
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Location |
Pembroke Port, Milford Haven Waterway |
Features and benefits
Our new workboat pontoons offer a range of features tailored to meet the needs of various marine operations:
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Secure, 24/7 Access: Ensuring the safety and security of vessels and crew with unrestricted access that is not subject to lock gates or tidal constraints, providing maximum operational flexibility and around-the-clock availability.
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Utility Hook-ups: Equipped with electricity and water connections for convenience.
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Flexible Berthing: Available for both short and long-term berthing, providing flexibility for diverse operational requirements.
Why Choose Pembroke Port?
- Strategic location in the Milford Haven Waterway
- Direct access to the Celtic Sea
- Flexible short and long-term berthing
- Water and electricity hook-ups
- 24/7 manned and secure access for vessels and crew
- Adjacent slipway and laydown facilities
- Part of a growing marine energy hub
Enhancing infrastructure
The workboat pontoons complement other significant infrastructure upgrades at Pembroke Port, including new laydown spaces and an expanded slipway. These enhancements are part of our broader mission to create a world-class energy and engineering centre, attracting and supporting renewable energy projects in wind, wave, and tidal sectors.
Pembroke Dock Marine project
The Pembroke Dock Marine project, part of the Swansea Bay City Deal, aims to establish a centre of excellence for marine energy. Funded by the UK Government, the Welsh Government, the European Regional Development Fund, and private sector partners, this initiative underscores our commitment to fostering economic growth and innovation in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Flexible short and long-term berthing options are available.
Yes. Electricity and water hook-ups are provided on the pontoons.
The pontoons are designed to support workboats, barges and other small commercial vessels.
Yes. Secure access is one of the key facility features.
First vessel arrival
CRC Sentinel First Vessel Arrival
In May 2024, the dive support vessel CRC Sentinel became the first vessel to utilise the new workboat pontoons, marking an important milestone for Pembroke Port's growing marine operations capability.
"The facilities provide an excellent operational base with direct access to activities taking place within Milford Haven and the Celtic Sea."
In the beginning of June 2026, Northern Storm utilised Pembroke Port's Workboat Pontoons as a key operational base while undertaking a hydrographic survey in support of the Greenlink Interconnector operations between Wales and Ireland.
Over several weeks, the vessel made numerous visits to the pontoons, taking advantage of the facility's flexibility and convenient access to the Celtic Sea.
"I want to thank you for your assistance. It is a pleasure coming to Pembroke every time and a big part of it is the service" said Ludwig Wallinder, Master Northern Storm.
