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All the latest news and updates from the team at Milford Fish Docks.

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News & Announcements

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Grants Team will be on-site at Milford Fish Docks on Thursday 19th May 2022 to promote the UK Seafood Fund In…

The Net Regeneration Scheme is a recycling scheme aimed at harbours, fishermen, fisheries and net makers across the UK which recycles fishing gear for…

Work has been completed at Milford Fish Docks to enhance health, safety and welfare facilities, including the installation of the only marine crane in…

We are mobilising contractors, GD Harries to site next week to undertake works to our surface water drainage.

Part of this work will include replacin…

As a member of the public, you can buy up to 30kg each day, of fresh fish and shellfish, from registered commercial fishermen, for home consumption. T…

Work is underway to improve health, safety and welfare facilities for fishermen at Milford Fish Docks.

As part of these works, the shower and toilet …

Small fishing vessel owners are being encouraged to attend a roadshow this week to learn about a new Code of Practice aimed at improving safety. Over …

At 9.00am on Saturday morning the sun was shining, the flags were flying, and the team was ready to welcome an estimated 3,000 visitors to celebrate t…

The Fin-al Countdown!

20 Jun 2019

Thank cod! Milford Fish Festival is this weekend, and that means the start of Summer Fest 2019! Are you ready for a fun-filled family day out at Milfo…

Summer Fest is nearly here, with Milford Fish Festival happening next Saturday! Are you excited yet? Because we certainly are! And, it isn’t just us -…

Fun for all the family – that’s Milford Fish Festival. It’s been ofishal for a while that Milford Waterfront is a great plaice to hang out with your s…

Street food is the theme of the summer here this year. Thought you’d have to wait until Milfood Haven Street Food Festival to get your forks into some…

Milford Fish Festival is back for 2019 and the free event will take place on Saturday 22nd June from 10am to 8pm in a new location on Mackerel Quay wi…

Milford Marina, which is the largest fishing port in Wales, has welcomed the FPV Rhodri Morgan, one of five new fisheries patrol vessels taking to the…

Much to the delight of locals and visitors alike, Pembrokeshire Fish Week is returning as a county-wide event in 2019! The festival will now be bienni…

A new fund has today (27th February) been announced by the Port of Milford Haven which will allow local fishermen who operate out of Milford Fish Dock…

Training sessions hosted at Milford Fish Docks have proved a huge success with business owners and enthusiasts from across West Wales at the fully boo…

Pembrokeshire’s fishermen are set to benefit from a brand new cold store facility at Milford Fish Docks.  The new addition to Wales’ largest fishing p…

Other News

The Port of Milford Haven is hosting two Annual Stakeholder Meetings this year to update members of the community on its latest developments and listen to feedback from the public.

The Port of Milford Haven’s Annual Report and Accounts underpin the optimism about future growth for the UK’s largest energy port. Significant milestones achieved within the Port’s operational areas, and in its flagship projects, Pembroke Dock Marine and Milford Waterfront, demonstrate the value of the continued focus on stimulating long term regional prosperity.

The Port of Milford Haven, the UK’s largest energy port based in South West Wales, has announced the appointment of ‘Tom Sawyer’ as its new Chief Executive.

The Port of Milford Haven’s 2020 Annual Report and Accounts highlights the challenging trading conditions felt in 2020 due to Covid-19.

The Port of Milford Haven has confirmed its compliance with the Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC). The confirmation comes following an audit by leading maritime consultants ABPmer.

Milford Marina is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and, to celebrate, the team are asking for local people and berth holders, past and present, to submit their stories to help capture the rich history of the development.

The Port of Milford Haven’s 2019 Annual Report and Accounts have been published reporting strong financial results driven by increased shipping activity.

The UK’s largest energy Port, the Port of Milford Haven, has appointed Steve Edwards as Commercial Director.

Acting on behalf of the Port of Milford Haven, Turley has secured outline planning permission for the comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment of Milford Waterfront, Milford Haven.

Significant plans have been revealed by the Port of Milford Haven for the build of a hotel and separate conference and events venue at Milford Waterfront in Milford Haven, ahead of formal planning applications to Pembrokeshire County Council.

The Port of Milford Haven has appointed Andy Jones as its new Chief Executive. Andy, who has been with the organisation for eight years, starts his position with immediate effect.

The Port of Milford Haven will be holding its Annual Stakeholder Meeting on Friday 26th July at 2:30pm in the Pill Social Centre, Milford Haven, and members of the public and business community are invited to attend.

The Port of Milford Haven has published its Annual Report for 2018 highlighting a steady year’s trading. Lower earnings from cargo on the Waterway, offset by diversified earnings on land have kept the Port of Milford Haven in good shape.

Notice to fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels. Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations come into force on 30 November 2018.

Chairman at the Port of Milford Haven, Chris Martin, has today confirmed that Andy Jones has been appointed interim chief executive.  The appointment comes following the departure of Alec Don who had been in post since 2010.

The Port of Milford Haven has welcomed Pembrokeshire County Council’s decision to approve a revision to the Milford Waterfront development’s outline planning consent. The planning committee met this morning (26th June) to discuss the application and voted unanimously to support the scheme, subject to agreeing a Section 106 Agreement.

Residents and businesses in Pembrokeshire have expressed increased approval of the Port of Milford Haven’s performance over the last year, in the latest annual survey carried out on behalf of the Port.

The UK’s largest energy port, the Port of Milford Haven, has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating its commitment to high performance through good people management.

The Port of Milford Haven has published its 2017 Annual Report and Accounts. The report highlights how strategic long term investments have supported the growth of alternate business streams. It also demonstrates the role of diversification in stabilising financial performance during a period of extreme volatility in a core operation.

Gordon Bennett’s, a new fish and chip shop and seafood restaurant, is now open at Milford Marina in Milford Haven.

The Port of Milford Haven has published its accounts for 2015, showing a strong performance. The Port recorded a profit before tax of £4.4m with the port experiencing net growth in cargo volumes, up by over 10% on 2014 levels, at 37.8 million tonnes.

Safe navigation is a priority operating principle for the UK’s largest energy Port, the Port of Milford Haven. And earlier this week the Port demonstrated that commitment with the unveiling of its new, state of the art marine navigation simulator.

The Port of Milford Haven’s role as a champion attracting new trade and investment to Pembrokeshire is widely supported by businesses and the public according to a new survey released today.

Ken Skates, Wales’ Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, visited the Port of Milford Haven recently for a briefing from the Port’s Chairman and Chief Executive on future development plans in the Milford Haven Waterway.

The ability of Welsh ports to deliver prosperity for all was highlighted this week to Welsh Government, Assembly Members, councillors and key business leaders at a reception in the Senedd, Cardiff.

The Port of Milford Haven is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Chris Martin as its new Chairman.  Mr Martin has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport and will take up the post on 1st August 2017.