The yard, which has worked on several large military ships in recent years, was closed Babcock in March 2019. Read about our approach to external linking. VideoRoyal Ballet back on stage with social distancing, The US women leading a 'wine-fuelled rebellion' VideoThe US women leading a 'wine-fuelled rebellion', Striking news pictures from around the world, How history was made in the 2020 science Nobels. The deal will … The site's new owners InfraStrata said the yard's ability to cater for smaller vessels was "a market segment that cannot be ignored".

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. InfraStrata, the UK- based London Stock Exchange-listed company specialises in the development, commercialisation and operation of strategic infrastructure sites. [16][17][18], In August 2020, InfraStrata (owners of Belfast shipyard Harland and Wolff) bought the dormant shipyard for £7 million. GMB organiser Matt Roberts said the union was "absolutely delighted" the yard would reopen, adding it had always been "firmly believed that the yard can be viable and thrive in the right hands". Appledore Shipyard in Devon was bought by InfraStrata, the firm which also owns Belfast’s Harland & Wolff (H&W), in a £7 million deal.
However, orders dried up and the yard went into administration in 2003, with the entire 550-strong workforce made redundant. [8], Appledore built two Róisín class patrol boats for the Irish Naval Service: LÉ Róisín (P51) was completed in 1999 and LÉ Niamh (P52) in 2001. VideoHow history was made in the 2020 science Nobels, Mick Fleetwood surprises viral Dreams TikTok star. The historic shipyard has been acquired by Infrastrata, the owners of Belfast shipyard Harland and Wolff. HMS Echo was built at Appledore (Image: Royal Navy) InfraStrata will pay £7m for Appledore Shipyard in Bideford, North Devon, which will be renamed H&W (Appledore) and will offer its undercover building dock and repair facility to vessels at the smaller end of the market. GMB organiser Matt Roberts said the union was "absolutely delighted" the yard would reopen, adding it had always been "firmly believed that the yard can be viable and thrive in the right hands". The new owners of Appledore Shipyard in Devon, which was recently acquired in a £7 million deal, has announced a two day career open day with 350 jobs on offer. You can unsubscribe at any time. Appledore Shipbuilders is a shipbuilder in Appledore, North Devon. [2], The business was led by Philip Kelly Harris[3] during the early part of the 20th century and known as P.K. Lisa Bengey The acquisition at this point in time is opportunistic for the Company and one that should not be missed. Appledore Shipyard closed in March 2019 after owners Babcock said its future was not "secure", despite the offer of a £60m Ministry of Defence contract. The acquisition at this point in time is opportunistic for the company and one that should not be missed. Harris & Sons until 1963 when it became Appledore Shipbuilders. Speaking during a visit to Appledore on Tuesday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the shipyard had a "massive history but it's also got a great future". It was bought in 1989 by Langham Industries. US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? [7], In the late 1990s the two square-rigged sail training ships of the Tall Ships Youth Trust, the Prince William and the Stavros S Niarchos, were completed at Appledore, by performing substantial modifications to two bare hulls begun in Germany.


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