Cammell Laird shipyard is today throwing its weight behind the unveiling of a new National Shipbuilding Strategy by Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon.
Commenting Cammell Laird CEO John Syvret CBE, pictured, said: “Today’s announcement is the most significant change to the UK military shipbuilding industry in decades. This is bold and ambitious and will provide the industry with a unique opportunity to pursue export opportunities and create a cost effective and self-generating highly skilled industrial base. In adopting the shrewd recommendations of the Sir John Parker report the Government’s new National Shipbuilding Strategy will revitalise the sector making the procurement process more competitive and stream lined leading to significant efficiencies and economies of scale to the benefit of the UK taxpayer.
“Having an internationally competitive industrial base will create jobs and wealth for multiple communities around the country. Growing the UK navy, and working in partnership with our large blue chip technology industries can result in Britain once again being a proud and world leading shipbuilding nation. Here on Merseyside Cammell Laird will be looking to continue its proud tradition of naval shipbuilding, deploying the innovation and cost benefits from our commercial work to support the Ministry of Defence. We believe we are well placed to play a leading role in building the first batch of Type 31 frigates for our Navy. Moreover, due to our 130 acre site, infrastructure, workforce and management teams, we have the ambition determination and capacity to deliver the export version for our international allies.”
Source: Cammell Laird