Cammell Laird built a number of Royal Navy and commercial vessels there before UK newbuilding collapsed in the face of half price competition from the Far East.

Although unused for complete newbuilds for many years, the site has been maintained and utilised often to fabricate modules and ship sections for UK builders still active in the newbuilding and conversion industries.

The Cammell Laird name was revived as a ship repairer in the 1990's but collapsed again following the Costa Classica liner section disaster.

A&P took over the repair facilities early in 2000 and has established part of the yard as a ferry repair specialist. Reddington, which now owns the Cammell Laird Waterfront Park, has reached the agreement with A&P Birkenhead whereby the yard will now explore the market for shipbuilding. The market research by A&P will run in parallel with a master planning exercise for the regeneration of the area.

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