Tyneside yard wins collier job

In the past, repair work on the 22,447 dwt Lord Hinton, owned by energy firm EON, was carried out in Poland. Hebburn-based A&P Tyne is reported to have won the contract because of its high safety standards. EON spokesman Clive Burfoot said: “We were extremely impressed by A&P Tyne’s commitment to safety, which is our number one priority. In fact, the crew have said that A&P runs one of the safest dry-docks that their ship’s ever been to.”

Repair work on the 1986 Govan built 155m long vessel took about two weeks and involved blasting and painting the hull while hatch covers were renewed as well as carrying out work on the main engine and pipe work.

A&P Tyne is also working on a £55 million Ministry of Defence order for a section of a new aircraft carrier for the Royal Navy.