Both vessels were placed in reserve in 2010, but have deployed on several occasions since to provide berthing support to nuclear-powered warships.
As the port is a direct berthing port, there is a restriction with respect to LOA, beam or draft based on the size of berth.
The pier is used for loading and unloading goods and berthing of kaitos operating between Sha Tau Kwok and Kat O, Sam A and other northeast rural areas.