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Progress on Fleet Solid Support Ships: "It is expected that approximately 60% of the contract value will be with UK companies."
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Harland & Wolff unveils plan for new Isles of Scilly ferries: The Belfast based company has spent the last three years perfecting the design and cost models for ...
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Key FactsHarland & Wolff's Plan for New Scilly Isles Ferries
Aug 31, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- After three years of design and cost model development, the company is now seeking funding from the UK government.
- The program requires Harland & Wolff to obtain a license to operate ferries on the Penzance to Isles of Scilly route.
- Harland & Wolff previously built the Scillonian III, the current ferry serving this route.
- The company emphasizes the importance of building technically suitable vessels for the challenging route conditions, especially during winter.

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