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Navantia UK has taken on 21 new apprentices at its Methil yard, lifting the site total to 75. The intake forms part of 121 apprentices hired across the company this year, as Methil also works on the Navantia UK Seahorse and a new export vessel contract.
Rear Admiral Matthew Stratton visited Navantia UK’s Methil yard in Fife as the site’s investment reached £26.7 million. He saw the modernisation work underway, including new welfare units, modular transporters, cutting equipment and a new Rubb building for blasting, coating and finishing work.
Navantia UK has delivered the 85-metre, 1,400-tonne transport barge Seahorse from its Methil yard. The vessel was delivered on budget and in eight months, and has now arrived at Appledore in North Devon to support build work on three Fleet Solid Support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Alexander Marine Design of Fife provided naval architecture and design support.
The 2007 Alliage 56 DS Promise 4 spent two years at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard in Brisbane during a round-the-world voyage. Owners Graeme and Moira used the stop for a mini refit, storage and inspections before planning to continue toward Europe via the Indian Ocean.
Kishorn Port hosted a visit from the UK government’s DESNZ Ports and Offshore Wind team, along with representatives from the British Ports Association and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The group toured the port site and dry dock and saw phase 1a construction under way.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Kishorn Port on 13 May and toured the west coast site as work continued on a £42.2m expansion project. The development will enlarge the dry dock and reclaim land for concrete floating offshore wind foundations, with Highlands and Islands Enterprise investing up to £24m.