Hebburn shipyard sold as part of major maritime acquisition
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Hebburn shipyard sold as part of major maritime acquisition

10 Jun 2026 · Originally published 10 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Historic shipyard on the Tyne sold as part of massive deal
The A&P shipyard in Hebburn has been acquired by the maritime group Balaena as part of a deal uniting several major UK dockyards. The new owners plan to modernise the facilities and launch an apprenticeship programme, strengthening the UK's capacity for ship repair and defence support.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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