Shipbuilding in United Kingdom

Alicat Workboats Ltd

Alicat Workboats Ltd. are East Anglia's No.1 builders of aluminium boats. The company has designs of vessels that include the Alicat and Southboat range of Aluminium crew transfer vessels (CTV), wind farm service vessels (WFSV). The company also has a track record working with other design houses to develop, build and deliver vessels that meet any clients requirements from offshore crew transfer vessels through commuter ferries, police and patrol vessels The company also offers a turnkey consultancy and project management service for the modification, refit and servicing of existing vessels. Alicat operates arguably the UK's No.1 repair facility dedicated to the service and repair of small craft up to 40m. With a 200 tonne boat lift (mobile marine vessel lift) the facility is home to East Anglia's largest hoist. The facility has all major services onsite and is designed to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime, including- • Marine Electrical • Fabrication • Stainless Steel Fabrication • Precision Engineering • Painters, joiners, shipwrights and stores • Specialist diesel engine services • 200T Mobile Vessel Lift • 6,500 square metres of hard standing areas • Fully equipped service vans for work in situ • Electrical shore supply and water • Aircraft style mobile steps for easy vessel access • Quay heading • 184m of quayside with direct access to the North Sea Alicat has two building berths and an enclosed dry dock with a total length of 35m, 9m beam and a draft of up to 2m. Please visit our website to find out more about Alicat Workboats. Alternatively, please contact us directly at Alicat Workboats with your enquiries and we will be happy to help.

51 to 200 staff

Apcl A&p Group Limited

A&P, part of the APCL Group, is a global marine engineering business which operates six dry docks across two strategic locations in the UK and delivers engineering excellence to the commercial marine, defence and renewable sectors. One of the largest commercial ship repair, conversion and marine specialists of its kind in the UK, A&P Group operates two sites at A&P Falmouth and A&P Tyne to provide: • Drydockings, ship repair and conversion • Specialist fabrication • Mobilisation and demobilisation • Refits, modifications and upgrades • Port Services including cruise, towage and cargo handling. All facilities combine a rich heritage of marine engineering skills and experience, providing ship owners and energy companies with all the precision skills needed to complete the most demanding projects. Today A&P and the wider APCL Group are delivering units for the Dreadnought class of nuclear submarines and units for HMS Belfast Ship 3 and HMS Birmingham Ship 4 of the new Type 26 class of frigates. These programmes are being delivered on behalf of BAE. A&P Group has continued to develop its capability in the marine sector and is a world leader specialising in military ship refit, commercial ship repair, upgrade and conversions. The APCL Group of companies is proud to maintain 100 per cent of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary flotilla. A&P Group's ultimate priority is to maintain a safety culture which protects its workforce, suppliers and visitors, which is underpinned by its Work Safe Home Safe programme. A&P has worked collaboratively with Lloyds Register to achieve ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001: 2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007. A&P has also been certified BS for collaborative working and has secured Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation. A&P Group is part of the APCL Group which also brings together Atlantic & Peninsula Australia, Cammell Laird and Neway.

501 to 1000 staff

Atlantic Marine Interiors

As a close-knit team we have boundless enthusiasm for every project we are involved in, no matter how large or small. From concept to completion you will find us, and our supply chain partners focussed, experienced and passionate about ensuring your project is a complete success. Atlantic Marine Interiors takes pride in every project ensuring your interior is something you can be proud of. Our team will become part of your own extended project delivery team. According to our clients, our differentiator is that we provide a dedicated team, giving their full attention to every aspect of the project from start to finish.

1 to 10 staff

Co-At Marine Limited

CO-AT delivers tailored heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions for the marine and offshore market. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of marine HVAC and refrigeration systems- from initial survey and detailed design through to equipment procurement, installation support and project management. Trusted across the Envoy Group, CO-AT is committed to safety, quality and reliability at every stage.

11 to 50 staff

National Shipbuilding Office

The National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) drives transformative change to empower a globally successful, innovative and sustainable shipbuilding enterprise that works for all parts of the UK. The NSO oversees all of the Government's interests in UK shipbuilding, supports growth in the sector, and works with industry to improve productivity and competitiveness

11 to 50 staff

Richardsons Yacht Services Ltd

Richardsons Yacht Services has been building and servicing yachts for over 30 years and offerings extend to marine engineering, slipping and an onsite chandlery. Full facilities include a modern purpose-built boatshed, 50 ton travel hoist, 20 ton boat mover, mobile crane, forklift. Our location at Island Harbour Marina on the Isle of Wight, means we are situated in the heart of the industry and are easily accessible by anyone with boating needs.

11 to 50 staff

The Sutton Hoo Ship's Company

The Sutton Hoo Ship's Company is a charity based in the Longshed, Woodbridge, Suffolk, who are building a full sized, sea-going, replica of the ship found in the Sutton Hoo burial mound. The project involves a large number of volunteers who are learning traditional woodworking skills and using hand-made tools to build the boat in the same way we believe the original boat-bulders did.

1 to 10 staff

Ultimate Boats

Ultimate Boats delivers advanced platforms across five mission families: Intercept & Tactical; Patrol & Security; Rescue & SAR; Offshore Energy & Port Services; Survey, Hydrography & Research. Configurable as RHIB, cabin or multi-mission variants, and crewed or USV, our craft feature three proprietary advantages: Moxham advanced hydrodynamic hull design; DANU™ a lightweight high-performance composite; and disciplined, integration-ready engineering. Conceived by aerodynamicist John Moxham and informed by XB-70 Valkyrie fluid-dynamic principles, our multi-award-winning hull delivers high lift-to-drag efficiency, exceptional directional stability and intuitive high-speed handling, reducing fuel burn and CO₂ at matched transit speeds. DANU™ is a hydrophobic, infusion-moulded composite with superior strength-to-weight versus conventional glass-fibre laminates. It resists osmosis, delivers exceptional impact resistance, limits fatigue and delamination, and extends service life while reducing maintenance. The material is closed-loop and endlessly reusable. Each platform is purpose-designed, configuration-controlled and delivered with open power + data architectures for C4ISR integration. The result is faster, safer, lower-emission operations with verifiable performance and a lower total cost of ownership. We specialise in the design and manufacture of sub-24 m professional platforms for defence, security and commercial operators. Platforms are engineered to national and international codes and standards and integrate radar, EO/IR, communications and mission systems via open architectures. Operational credibility includes deliveries of high-performance craft to specialist maritime units; crew-transfer vessels for offshore energy; research platforms for scientific organisations; rescue craft for emergency services; and USVs for sovereign forces. Trade press reports high-grip cornering, reduced slamming and year-round cabin utility, evidencing handling and seakeeping.

11 to 50 staff

Winterbothams

Founded in 1985, Winterbothams Ltd has established a reputation for delivering the best in marine surveying and yacht consultancy. Our company combines decades of expertise with an acute appreciation of clients’ needs and expectations. This experience is complemented with a continuing dedication to deliver surveying and consulting with proficiency and precision. Always providing transparent and unbiased representation for clients of all types, Winterbothams offers an integral advisory service that continues throughout the lifespan of a yacht. Consequently, we have developed long standing relationships with a global client base of owners, captains, engineers, law firms, insurance companies and shipyards. As well as pre-purchase surveys, services also include, new construction technical supervision, refit technical supervision, plan appraisals, specification writing, valuations, expert witness work and arbitration. The company has nine full time surveyors with a combined experience of well over 100 years, from varying commercial, military, yachting, seagoing, classification, naval architecture and marine engineering backgrounds Additionally we have access to experienced associates with expertise in such specialist disciplines as electrical engineering, hydraulic engineering, refrigeration etc should the job in question so require it. This broad and diverse background means our overall industry-wide knowledge and capability is exceptional. We are well placed to provide you and your client with a service second to none.

1 to 10 staff

Apcl Group

The APCL Group brings together A&P Group, Cammell Laird and Neway. A&P Group and Cammell Laird are the UK’s largest commercial ship building and repair operations. Neway Industrial Services delivers a range of painting and blasting services across the UK. The services we provide sustains the international defence and maritime community, underpinning the availability of naval fleets whilst maintaining the vital operations of the seaborne asset community. A&P and Cammell Laird continue their unwavering support of the Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and its commercial customers. Together, APCL Builds Customer Success.

1001 to 5000 staff

Ben Line Agencies Limited

1 to 10 staff

Calvey Marine Limited

Calvey Marine are worldwide ship repair agents, representing worldwide shipyards for new ship building, ship repair and conversion, plus marine services and products. UK based.

11 to 50 staff

H2eau Projects

H2Eau Projects is a yacht refit & design management company headquartered in Plymouth, UK, specialising in delivering a sustainable solution for "upcycling" existing modern classic sailing yachts by utilising innovative marine tech and the very latest build materials. By partnering directly with the industry's very best material & equipment manufacturers, our fully mobile build team, along with the company's transportable erect anywhere environment controlled modular boatshed (which will accommodate vessels from 50ft to 100ft+) is in a unique position to deliver the custom refurbished "new boat look" luxury sailing yacht of your dreams.

1 to 10 staff

Helix Shipping & Technical Services Limited

Helix was established in London in 1966, as a marine consultancy and has been continuously active in technical services to the shipping industry particularly in new build construction.

11 to 50 staff

International Boatbuilding Training College Ibtc

IBTC closed in December 2024

1 to 10 staff

Meercat Boats

Meercat Boats design and build high-quality CONVENTIONAL and ROAD TRANSPORTABLE workboats. Meercat Boats' road-transportable version, with its unique sectional design, enables each hull to be easily transported to remote and inland regions and reconnected to form a single-hulled vessel with a solid, strong working deck. They are fully operational within one hour of launching- Mono, twin and triple hulled units up to 8.7 metres wide - High quality of manufacture - 8mm Lloyds Grade A steel - Road transportable up to 4.8 metres wide (each hull)- Fast mob/demob - one hour from truck to operational - Shallow draft (0.9m depth whilst carrying a 20 tonne load)- Extremely manoeuvrable (turning in own length even at low speeds)- Solid, strong, stable working platform - Choice of crane, engine and overall specification - Coding to minimum of UK MCA Workboat Code of Practice The multi-role vessels are suited to a range of operations, including aquaculture, civil engineering, port servicing, wind farm support and oil spill response. Meercat Boats are designed and built in Hythe, near Southampton, UK. Meercat Boats' large, well-equipped facilities include two 15-ton gantry cranes, a 14m x 4m plasma cutting table, an aluminium welding bay, water trial facilities, ton ship lift, 40 ton boat hoist and a design studio; enabling all aspects of the build and design process to be handled in-house and on-site. Meercat Boats offers assistance with financing, contract and part-exchange, so don't delay in discovering how these vessels can enhance your fleet and help your business to grow.

11 to 50 staff

Nottingham Boat Company Ltd

We manufacture high-quality luxury Barges, Wide Beams & Narrow Boats, for both live aboard and holiday cruising on the beautiful canals and rivers of the UK and Europe. Our boats offer luxurious, comfortable living in high-quality surroundings and return maximum value for your money. They are designed to give ease of control and maneuverability when cruising, making traveling the waterways a pleasure not a chore. Each of our boats is first sand blasted, then coated with 100% waterproof epoxy paint, then finally finished with high quality durable 2 pack paint, giving a superb long lasting shine. We are confident that no other paint system can give the same protection and finish. Our unique light and airy luxury fit-outs maximise practicality, warmth, and comfort whilst providing masses of storage. We have 50 plus years of live aboard experience built into all of our boats. Visit our website to see our wide range of inland waterways vessels including Barges, Wide Beams and Narrow Boats. There you will find images, 360 degree tours, specification sheets, boats for sale, and detailed descriptions. We hope to hear from you very soon.

11 to 50 staff

Saltwater Solutions Sws Ltd

SALTWATER SOLUTIONS (SWS) LTD is a marine engineering and boat sales company based out of PARKSTONE BAY MARINA TURKS LANE, POOLE, United Kingdom. Sole agents for Yamaha Outboard engines and Windy Scandinavia AV

1 to 10 staff

Seanaptic Ltd

SEANAPTIC provides advanced modelling and estimation tools for ship design, both off-the-shelf solutions and customer tailored applications to best suit the requirements of naval architects worldwide. Our software is used by some of the largest ship design companies, shipyards and navies to design the entire range of vessel types, from cruise ships to pleasure crafts, from combat vessels to super yachts, from tugs to barges.

1 to 10 staff

Unique Yacht Wrapping

Unique Yacht Wrapping is a leading international Yacht and Superyacht finisher, specialising in the installation of advanced vinyl wrapping solutions to transform and protect your yacht. Dedicated to the superyacht industry, our business continues to grow through our high level of professional knowledge and experienced support. We work closely alongside owners, yacht designers, captains, yacht brokers, build & refit managers and interior designers with exceptionally reliable and diligent personal service. Whether your yacht is in need of a full exterior wrap or a complete interior refit using architectural films, Unique Yacht Wrapping will create a transformation that will not only impress but will last and be delivered to the highest quality. Our highly trained and skilled fitters have vast experience in the marine and yachting industry and use only the best vinyl manufacturers to truly get the finish you desire. Our services are available worldwide, with a presence in the UK, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the USA and the Middle East.

1 to 10 staff

Pac Ocean Solutions Limited

Leading Marine Services Provider, Specializing In Ship Repairs, Maintenance, and Innovative Maritime Solutions. Renowned for Superior Repairs, Technical Expertise, and Eco-Friendly Practices, We Prioritize Client Relations and Stringent Safety, Setting Industry Benchmarks.

51 to 200 staff

Vertex Marine Ltd

At Vertex Marine Ltd, we’re proud to be the go-to specialists for marine and industrial welding, fabrication, and engineering services across the UK. With over 40 years of combined management experience, our team has built a solid reputation for precision, reliability, and quality workmanship — delivering complex projects on time. From ship maintenance and dry dock support to on-site fabrication and emergency call-outs, we ensure minimal disruption and maximum performance for our clients. Based in the South East of England, we cover the entire coastline within a 3-hour response window and can mobilise nationwide for marine and industrial contracts. Our services include: Coded Welding (MIG / TIG / Stick) Pipework Fabrication & Installation Sheet & Plate Fabrication Marine & Industrial Engineering Project Management & Dry Dock Assistance We take pride in our craftsmanship, safety standards, and professional integrity — values that have made Vertex Marine a trusted partner to ports, shipyards, and industrial clients across the UK. If you’re looking for skilled welding and fabrication with minimal downtime, get in touch with #TeamVertex today. info@vertexmarine.co.uk +44 (0) 1304 695922 |+44 (0) 7384 727346

1 to 10 staff

Yacht Solutions Europe Limted

Retrofit and yacht repair specialists

11 to 50 staff

Abexie Limited

Choose Abexie to ensure that you can have 100% confidence and reliability in your repairs! Abexie is the key distributor of repair systems. If you require a fast, safe, durable and easy to apply solution, then look no further. Abexie provides the ideal alternative to traditional, cumbersome repair products. Our products are suitable for interior and exterior surfaces and can be used whatever the weather! Adhesives? Sail battens? Hull coatings? Carbon Fibre plate? Email or call us now to discover the amazing prices and products that we have on offer. Whatever your need - waterproofing your beloved boat, keeping your precious motorbike safe or even ensuring that your clients loved ones headstones are secure. Contact us now and we

1 to 10 staff