The Port of Milford Haven is once again urging members of the public to stay away from Ward’s Yard in Milford Haven and Criterion Quay (also known as the offshore jetty) in Pembroke Dock, due to ongoing safety concerns.

Despite robust security measures, individuals continue to access both locations without permission, often disregarding and in some cases damaging safety signage and perimeter fencing.

Both Ward’s Yard and Criterion Quay are privately owned by the Port of Milford Haven. Anyone entering these areas without authorisation is trespassing, and incidents of criminal damage may lead to prosecution.

Niall Yeomans, Head of HSSEQ at the Port of Milford Haven, said:
“Safety remains our top priority. Unfortunately, people continue to put themselves, and our teams, at risk by entering these restricted areas.

“These sites are not safe for public access. They are isolated, located alongside deep water, and present serious hazards including slips, trips and falls.”

The Port is asking anyone who witnesses suspicious activity at either location to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police by calling 101.

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Notes to Editors

The Port of Milford Haven is the UK’s top energy port and Wales’ busiest port handling around 20% of Britain’s seaborne trade in oil and gas.  It is widely recognised in the industry as the energy capital of the UK.

The Port, along with the cluster of energy-related businesses along the Waterway, is a key driver of economic activity in Pembrokeshire, attracting inward investment and supporting over 4,000 jobs.

The Port of Milford Haven also owns and operates Pembroke Port and Milford Waterfront. Activities such as cargo handling, ferry operations, fish landing and cruise calls as well as a first class marina are spread across these two sites. 

One of the most prominent on the West Coast, the Port is in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the only Coastal National Park in Great Britain. It is marked as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and has many areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The Port of Milford Haven is a trust port – an independent, commercially run organisation that has statutory responsibilities governed by its Acts, to maintain and improve navigation and the provision of Port and Harbour services and facilities.  Additionally, the Port provides significant financial and in-kind support to a wide variety of local causes.  All profits are retained within the business to fund these objectives. 

For further information, visit www.mhpa.co.uk or contact:

Anna Malloy
Port of Milford Haven
01646 696100
anna.malloy@mhpa.co.uk