Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, as well as holding the position of General Manager for BAE Systems. I’ve been in the industry of ships, shipbuilding and shipyards for years, starting my career as an engineer in the merchant navy, so I’m well accustomed to ships. When we look at Harland & Wolff (Belfast) and of course, our purchase of Appledore – one of the key drivers, was my background. How do you turn around a faltering yard closed for business, and how do you make a British shipyard competitive in these challenging times?
In 2019, InfraStrata acquired Harland & Wolff (Belfast) whilst it was filing for bankruptcy.
Overturning myths that British shipbuilding is no longer competitive and viable, John Wood, Group CEO of Harland & Wolff, saw a different vision and now, with the newly acquired Harland & Wolff (Appledore) site, the company is ready to engage with a multitude of maritime and modern naval programs.ĭSSI spoke with John Wood to discuss how they have turned Harland & Wolff into one of the most competitive shipyard partners of choice for international navies and operators, as well as what we can expect in the future when it comes to advancements in modern naval combat support and design. It has now been just over a year since the Belfast based shipyard was rescued from administration by InfraStrata an organisation focused on the development, commercialisation and operation of advanced high-value strategic infrastructure facilities across the globe. At the forefront of this exciting time is Harland & Wolff, the iconic shipyard with over 160 years of maritime and offshore engineering pedigree. With the ministerial announcement sending waves across the industry, the UK now has a long-term vision for the procurement and modernisation of the defence sector.
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