The last ship to berth at Port Talbot steelworks

On Saturday 31 August 2024, the The MV Trinity Island berthed at Tata Steel's deep water harbour in Port Talbot. At 14:00 on Monday 2 September, the last of the 44,000 tonnes of coke was unloaded to feed Blast Furnace 4.

Current and former employees gathered at the jetty to see the last 20 tonne ‘grab’ of material unloaded, and Production Manager Mark Davies presented the captain of the ship with a commemorative plaque to mark this moment in history.

Head of Public Relations, Tim Rutter, spoke to Section Engineering Manager, Mark Powys to discuss the history of the harbour and the emotions felt during another milestone in Tata Steel UK's transition to a green steel future.

[terryjames]

My father in law the late Michael Ready was an Unloader Operator before his retirement. He always said, Port Talbot would be the last to close due to the deep harbour dock. Sad day to witness of once a very proud industry.

[terryquinn]

I WAS A ENGINEER ON THE LA COLINA IRON ORE CARRIER FOR PORT TALBOT 1966

[chrisesprit]

"change with the times and move forward" 🤦🏽‍♂️the irony is palpable.

[crusherbarny]

PLEASE visit the rotary shovels and control cabs in the stock yards!

[michaelthomas]

My late father in law Big John Selway fitter / turner will be turning in his grave with the closure of his unloaders 😡

[dryflyman]

How do they clean the holds of the ships after a cargo like coal/coke? Presumably, as a bulk carrier, this ship could be transporting wheat next?

[Paul_SD]

Very sad day - but, as long as we all use paper straws and reusable coffee cups we will all be fine 😢

[markyg]

This last coke ship isn't being used in yhe furnace they got plenty.... I thought it was just being unloaded and sold off 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ a sad sad day 😡

[geoffisaac]

What a stupid decision to make steel from scrap What happens when we run out of scrap, you can't dig scrap out of the ground like iron ore