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18th July 2023

Harland & Wolff Group's Belfast Shipyard Joins Cruise Britain

Harland & Wolff Group's Belfast shipyard has joined Cruise Britain to enable it to connect and grow a world-class Centre of Excellence for Cruise in Belfast.

The Belfast shipyard is designed to expertly handle the world’s largest cruise ships within its drydocks and Northern Ireland is home to the leading interior outfitting contractors for major cruise ship conversions.

Cruise Britain is a joint initiative between British cruise ports and service providers such as ground handlers and port agents.

The organisation is focussed on raising the profile of Britain as a world-class cruise destination. Our membership-based organisation includes the network of British ports plus the service providers that combine to provide a seamless visitor experience.

Chair of Cruise Britain, Ian McQuade remarked: “We’re delighted to welcome new members to the Cruise Britain family as the association goes from strength to strength”

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Shannon Foynes Port Information

Shannon Foynes Port (SFPC) are investing in an unprecedented expansion at its general cargo terminal, Foynes, adding over two-thirds the size of its existing area. In the latest phase of a €64 million investment programme, SFPC is investing over €20 million in enabling works alone to convert 83 acres on the east side of the existing port into a landbank for marine-related industry, port-centric logistics and associated infrastructure. The project, which will be developed on a phased basis over the next five years, will require the biggest infrastructure works programme ever undertaken at the port, with the entire 83 acre landbank having to be raised by 4.4 metres. The programme will also require the provision of new internal roads and multiple bridge access as well as roundabout access.