Cammell Laird skills in demand during busy three month period
Birkenhead shipbuilder and repairer, Cammell Laird, said its 2022 workload has seen all its dry docks in use as vessels visit for repairs and maintenance.
In March, the same month the Prime Minister and Defence Secretary visited the yard to launch the new National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh, Cammell Laird completed several dry dockings and ship repair projects.
Ro-Ro passenger ship MV Hebrides departed no. 6 drydock on March 21, following an extensive overhaul and repair programme. The vessel is operated by CalMac and connects the Scottish isles of Skye and Harris.
The Stena Adventurer, a ROPAX ship owned by Stena Line, returned to Cammell Laird for a large package of repair and overhaul works, which included the application of a new paint system. Stena Adventurer is one of two vessels, which operates on Stena Line’s Holyhead-Dublin route and makes two crossing per day. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1,500 passengers and 500 cars.
LM Constructor, a working barge, arrived in no. 5 drydock on March 25, for five-year survey works. Built in the Netherlands in 1983, LM Constructor is a general purpose vessel suitable for a wide range of inshore projects.
Finally, the Belgian tug Zeebrugge, is the latest vessel to depart Cammell Laird following a 16-day docking period for repair and overhaul works.
In January, Commissioners of Irish Lights vessel the Granuaile docked at Cammell Laird. The multifunctional vessel, which services offshore buoys and is used for search and rescue missions, underwent general drydocking works for maintenance and repair including painting.
Svitzer Milgarth also docked in January for general drydock works including general inspections.
The third CalMac vessel of the season, MV Clansman, arrived in no.6 drydock in January also, for an extensive programme of overhaul and repair works.
Mike Hill, Cammell Laird managing director, said: “It has been fantastic to see all of our ship repair facilities being used during this busy period.
“The recent works we have carried out highlights the demand of Cammell Laird and its highly skilled workforce.
“We look forward to welcoming our returning and new customers to the facility over the coming months.”
