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Holyhead Ferry Port Closes After Berthing Incident
The Stena Estrid sustained localised hull damage causing delays and cancellations on the Dublin–Holyhead route, with over 1.8 million passengers annually affected, officials said.
- On January 7, 2026, Holyhead Port temporarily closed after Stena Estrid sustained localised hull damage while berthing; Stena Line Ports Ltd confirmed all passengers disembarked normally and the incident is under investigation.
- With Terminal 3 out of action, no ships can dock and Terminal 5 remains closed after December 2024 storm damage, while poor weather delayed underwater surveys for repairs this month.
- Multiple sailings were cancelled or delayed, including the cancelled 1.45pm service, while Stena Nordica will replace Estrid on the Dublin–Holyhead route until repairs finish and the port reopens at 17:30.
- Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates said he met Stena to seek reassurance on the port's integrity, while Isle of Anglesey Council works with partners to mitigate local impacts if closure extends.
- Handling 1.8 million passengers annually, Holyhead Port faces delayed underwater surveys due to poor weather, with repair work expected to start this month, straining the UK's second busiest passenger ferry port.
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