IPS rolls on with car ferry order

BIRKENHEAD engineering firm IPS Marine Fabrications has completed a contract for Cammell Laird to supply insulation on two new ferries.

IPS is working on Cammell Laird’s contract to build two car ferries for Scottish ferry operator Western Ferries – the first complete vessels built at the yard, which is also in Birkenhead, for nearly 20 years.

Director Paul Smith said: “The work we provided on the Sound of Soay and the Sound of Seil focused on structural fire protection in the main engines as well as thermal oil pipe insulation in the engine rooms.

“This was an excellent contract for us to work on. We are a committed supplier to Cammell Laird and are dedicated to supporting its growth. Cammell Laird is able to win work across the new build, refit, repair and conversion markets on a global scale. This puts the business in a unique position to drive investment into Merseyside and the wider maritime sector. It is terrific to see Cammell Laird building ships again and it has been brilliant to play a role in their construction.”

IPS employs around 30 staff.