Portland Port
Portland Port, situated at the heart of England’s south coast, offers quick and easy access to the English Channel shipping lanes. Shielded by the Isle of Portland, Portland Harbour boasts extensive, sheltered waters spanning nearly 2,500 hectares. Depths range up to 13m at the inner harbour anchorages and over 19m in the outer harbour. Offering 16 commercial berths with depths alongside reaching 11.7m, the port’s capabilities have recently been boosted by a £26m investment enabling it to accommodate cruise ships up to 350m long.
As a burgeoning cruise destination, Portland Port attracts over 50 calls and 100,000 guests annually, solidifying its status as the largest cruise port in South West England. It also serves as a vital cargo gateway, handling over 500,000 tonnes yearly across various sectors.
In addition, Portland Port remains a key partner for the Ministry of Defence, regularly hosting vessels from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. The port is also home to marine engineering firms Manor Marine, Manor Renewable Energy, and Global Marine Systems. Offering a plethora of vessel services including bunkering, ship-to-ship transfers, in water surveys, stores transfers and crew transfers, Portland Port stands as a versatile maritime hub.