Cornish firm Balaena acquires A&P Group to create major UK ship repair network
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Cornish firm Balaena acquires A&P Group to create major UK ship repair network

12 Jun 2026 · Originally published 12 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Cornish firm buys Cornwall's biggest shipyard and docks
Delabole-based Balaena Ltd has acquired the parent company of A&P and Cammell Laird, bringing together shipyards in Falmouth, Birkenhead, and Tyneside. The merger creates a network of 12 dry docks and over 2,000 jobs, strengthening the UK's capacity to support Royal Navy, commercial, and offshore energy vessels.
Source: Cornwall Live Cornwall
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