The Island’s dockworkers have welcomed the chance to be a part of the America’s Cup experience and to unload the first batch of cargo in Bermuda.

Workers from Stevedoring Services were on hand in Dockyard on Monday and the week before to discharge the Oleander as she brought in supplies for Team Oracle.

Warren Jones, the chief executive officer for Polaris Holding Company Ltd, which runs Stevedoring Services, said his team was pleased to play a role in the historic moment.

He added: “It has been over 20 years since Stevedoring Services has done any work anywhere other than the Hamilton docks.

“It was exciting to be part of the America’s Cup in this way.

“Our staff was engaged from the moment the possibility of this work was made known to them and it was a team effort to plan and safely and successfully land Team Oracle’s equipment for the set-up of their local operation.

“Stevedoring Services Limited has the expertise, experience and specialised equipment for this type of work and we were pleased to provide it to ensure the success of this phase of the America’s Cup in Bermuda.”