HOLYHEAD Port has been forced to close due to a 'berthing incident.'
This happened on Wednesday, January 7 at the Stena Estrid berthed at Holyhead Port.
Passengers have disembarked and the incident is being investigated.
A statement from Stena Line Ports Ltd said: "A berthing incident occurred on Wednesday, January 7 2026 as the Stena Estrid berthed at Holyhead Port.
"Passengers have disembarked as normal and the incident is currently being investigated.
"Holyhead Port is temporarily closed and ferry operators are notifying customers.
"Further updates will be provided."
Llinos Medi, MP for Ynys Môn, said on social media: "It’s concerning to see the Port of Holyhead closed once more due to a berthing issue.
"I understand the frustration this causes for passengers, hauliers, and local businesses, and I’m in contact with Stena to ensure Ynys Môn constituents are kept informed.
"After repeated incidents, it’s vital we have confidence in the port’s long-term resilience."
Rhun ap Iorwerth, MS for Ynys Môn, said: "It is worrying that we find ourselves in a situation, once again, where Holyhead Port has had to close due to a berthing incident. Passengers, hauliers, and local businesses in Holyhead will rightfully be concerned and frustrated about this announcement, and I encourage them to get in touch with me if I can be of any help.
"I'll be contacting both Stena Line and Welsh Government as a matter of urgency to understand what is being done to re-open the port as soon as possible.
"Following a number of incidents we need firm assurances on the long-term resilience of the port.”
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