Portland newbuilds boost port operations

The image shows the Wyke Castle tug and the Silverwell pilot boat on the water

Source: Portland Port

The UK’s Portland Port has expanded its fleet with two new state-of-the-art port vessels to boost pilot operations and tug operations.

The investment in the Wyke Castle tug and the Silverwell pilot boat mark another milestone in the port’s ongoing vessel build programme, following on from the opening of its GB£26m deepwater berth in 2023.

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