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DEVELOPMENTS AT SHEERNESS
Nos. 2 and 3 Berths
In the latter half of 1972, Nos. 2 and 3 deep water cargo terminals, the construction of which
was commenced in 1970, became operational.
No. 2 berth has been designed specifically to handle fruit and general cargo and No. 3 berth
for the importation of frozen meat. The transit shed at this berth has been constructed with an
integral cold store that is capable of a holding temperature of -10°C. The Medway Ports Authority
have also provided a separate port health meat inspection centre at this berth. This has been
constructed to the very highest specification and incorporates a refrigerated module capable of
holding products at - 18°C.
The Authority have also provided facilities within the dock area for the cleansing of vehicles
engaged in meat transport.
All personnel engaged in the handling of meat wear full protective clothing issued by Sheerness
Harbour Stevedores Ltd.
Roll on/Roll off Ferry Terminal
In May, 1972, the above terminal became operational with an inaugural service offering a
daily sailing to and from Ostend. It is expected that this Terminal will reach its full potential
during 1973. The Medway Ports Authority have provided separate facilities at the Terminal for
port health inspection of meat and other foodstuffs.
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