RFA Tidesurge Surges into Shipyard


Onlookers were treated to a striking view as the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s (RFA) Tide class tanker RFA Tidesurge sailed up the River Mersey to Cammell Laird in Birkenhead. Tug boats came alongside RFA Tidesurge as it approached the shipyard on January 10, helping to manoeuvre the 39,000 tonne vessel into Cammell Laird’s non-tidal wet basin … Continue reading
Cammell Laird shortlisted in Mersey Maritime Industry Awards

Cammell Laird has been shortlisted in the forthcoming Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2020. Cammell Laird has made the final three in the Environmental Impact Award category for its work with the British Antarctic Surveyand NERC: Natural Environment Research Council building the RRS Sir David Attenborough polar ship which is one of the most environmentally innovative … Continue reading
Cammell Laird welcomes Isle of Man delegation


Cammell Laird welcomed a delegation from the Isle of Man this week. Isle of Man Government ministers The Hon Howard Quayle and Hon Raymond Harmer took part in the visit with local trade body Mersey Maritime and its CEO Chris Shirling Rooke. Cammell Laird COO Tony Graham welcomed the delegation who were given a tour … Continue reading
Celebrations as HMS Prince of Wales is commissioned into the Fleet


HMS Prince of Wales, one of the most powerful surface warships ever constructed in the UK, has been commissioned into the Fleet during a ceremony at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. Tuesday’s event was presided over by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, as the ship’s Lady Sponsor, alongside HRH The Prince of Wales. An audience of … Continue reading
Polar research vessel and Paul’s family ties inspire the next generation

Merseyside shipyard and marine engineering services company Cammell Laird is inspiring the next generation of engineers by showcasing its work on polar research vessel the Sir David Attenborough. The shipbuilder, based in Birkenhead, paid a visit to Liverpool John Moores University to speak to PhD students on a marine design engineering course. The talk was … Continue reading