Three Clyde-based maritime firms have joined forces to deliver key structural sections for one of the Royal Navy’s next-generation warships.
Ferguson Marine, Malin Abram and Coastworks successfully completed the fabrication and transportation of steel units for HMS Birmingham, the fourth vessel in the UK's Type 26 frigate programme.
The structural units were built by Ferguson Marine at its Port Glasgow shipyard before being transported by sea to BAE Systems’ shipyard in Govan.
The complex marine operation was led by heavy lift specialists Malin Abram, with marine support provided by Coastworks.
The project marks another milestone for the Clyde’s shipbuilding industry and highlights the region’s role in supporting major UK defence programmes.
Ferguson Marine said the work enabled its skilled workforce to deliver components to the demanding standards required for the Royal Navy’s next-generation anti-submarine warfare capability.
Malin Abram oversaw the transport operation, carrying out site surveys, supplying cranes, tugs and barges, developing the seafastening design and managing the movement of the structures to Govan.
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Graeme Thomson, chief executive of Ferguson Marine, said: "This is a proud moment for everyone at Ferguson Marine.
"Our team has worked diligently to meet the exacting, world-class standards required for the UK’s next-generation anti-submarine warfare capability.
"This project has showcased the robust capabilities of our skilled workforce and provided invaluable, high-level engineering experience for apprentices.
"We look forward to strengthening our relationship with BAE Systems and continuing conversations about the support we can provide in the future as a supplier of key components."
James Bowie, managing director of Malin Abram, said: "This project has provided an opportunity not only to further strengthen our relationships with BAE Systems, Ferguson Marine, and Coastworks, but also to showcase the expertise of our heavy lift team and, more broadly, the capabilities that exist across the Clyde.
"From undertaking site surveys and supplying the required craneage, tugs and barges, to developing the seafastening design and overseeing the operation, our team has drawn upon many years of experience to ensure the project was delivered safely, on time and to specification.
"Scopes such as this demonstrate the value of our vessels, but also the importance of collaboration, with a growing relationship with BAE, Malin Abram and Fergusons, and an indication of the strength of the supply chain in Scotland."
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