Cammell Laird to Build Polar Research Ship
continued, “Britain has long been a pioneer in ocean science, shipbuilding and manufacturing. Cammell Laird’s success in this competition is testament to this expertise and our commitment to continue pushing the boundaries in marine science.” Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said, “In last year’s budget I committed £200 million to help put Britain at the forefront of polar research, and I’m delighted to see the preferred bidder is a U.K company in the heart of our Northern Powerhouse. This will help secure vital jobs and apprenticeships in
UK Chancellor Mentions Hi-Tech Tax Breaks on Bibby Offshore Visit
Bibby Offshore, subsea services provider to the oil & gas industry, says it has hosted a visit by George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to the Company’s workshop, storage and maintenance facility in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The Chancellor was given a tour of Bibby Offshore’s new 50,000 sqft state-of-the-art Westhill facility, The Hangar. His visit follows the Company’s recent investment into its facilities; including the installation of a 16 tonne Gantry Crane and five separate workshops allowing for numerous speciality activities, such as care and maintenance of dive