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Cammell Laird is delighted to announce it has received the prestigious Gold Award under the MoD’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). Signing the Armed Forces Covenant, organisations pledge to honour two main principles which are: no member of the armed forces community should face disadvantage at work or in the community compared to other citizens and, in some circumstances, special consideration is appropriate for those who have given most, such as the injured or bereaved. Outstanding support Cammell Laird proudly signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in November 2015 Cammell Laird proudly signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in November 2015, a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly. This year, 193 organisations received the Gold ERS Award, which is the highest badge of honour given by the UK Government Ministry of Defence to organisations showing outstanding support towards the Armed Forces and Veteran community. Recognition of Armed Forces David McGinley, Chief Executive Officer of Cammell Laird, said: “I am delighted that Cammell Laird has achieved such a prestigious award in recognition of our commitment to the Armed Forces." "Not only are we proud to serve the UK Ministry of Defence through our dedicated Defence Division, but also count a number of former service personnel as some of our most valued employees.”  Commitment to armed forces  McGinley added: “We have pledged an additional 10 days paid leave to our Reservist and Cadet Adult Forces Volunteer employees – allowing them to carry out crucial training and service to our country." "This award truly showcases our commitment as a Group to hiring Veterans, Reservists and Cadet Adult Forces Volunteers into our workforce, and supporting them as they progress through our business. Our commitment to the armed forces lies at the heart of our business and everything we do.” Nation’s contract with Armed Forces Minister for Veterans and People, Alistair Carns said: “Our Armed Forces Community make incredible sacrifices to keep the nation safe, and it is only right that they are welcomed and valued in the workplace when they leave service. This scheme aligns with this government’s determination to renew the nation’s contract with our Armed Forces.” “I would like to thank the nearly 200 organisations that have been recognised with a gold award this year. Their continued support ensures that our Armed Forces Community are given opportunities needed to flourish.” Building and repairing navy vessels Cammell Laird has played a crucial role in both building and repairing navy vessels. During World War II, Cammell Laird produced nearly 200 commercial and military vessels in support of the UK war effort. Since then, Cammell Laird has gone on to support the build of the Royal Navy's Type 26 Frigate and Dreadnought Class Submarines on behalf of BAE Systems and manufactured a substantial part of Her Majesty’s QEC Class Aircraft Carriers on behalf of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance. The APCL Group supports 100% of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, which sustains the Naval Defence around the world.

Two of APCL’s most important priorities are worker safety and carbon reduction. And by partnering with a new glove supplier, APCL’s Cammell Laird facility has won an award for its continued commitment to both. APCL subsidiary Cammell Laird has named Traffi their new preferred supplier, with the intention that they should provide the absolute best protection for workers. New glove usage Since using the new gloves, hand injuries at the Birkenhead shipyard have been reduced by two-thirds. There has also been a reduction in new glove usage due to their increased durability, which has helped cut waste. But there was another major bonus to using Traffi. The company specialises in gloves, which not only provide excellent protection, but are also better for the environment. The gloves are more sustainable than what was previously used on site because they are carbon neutral, they come in recyclable cardboard wraps and they are certified after laundering. CO2e emissions Cammell Laird is set to have avoided 100 tonnes of CO2e emissions by June 2025 Cammell Laird is set to have avoided 100 tonnes of CO2e emissions by June 2025.  Steve Gibney, Director of HSEQ at APCL Group, said, "Cammell Laird was delighted to win this award. First and foremost, this initiative was about finding gloves which provided the absolute best protection for our workforce. We have an excellent safety record here, but we are always looking to improve. And since using the gloves we have seen a reduction in cuts of 66%." A zero-carbon onshore power solution Steve Gibney adds, "But another clear bonus is Traffi’s commitment to being carbon neutral. We too are committed to reducing CO2 emissions. We were recently awarded Government funding for a cutting-edge Green Shore Power Project, the first of its kind in the UK, and provide a zero-carbon onshore power solution." He continues, "Our commitment to worker safety and carbon reduction are both vitally important, so it has been hugely beneficial to be able to achieve both at the same time." Safer and sustainable future Adrian James, Director at Traffi, said, "It's a privilege to partner with Cammell Laird on their journey towards a safer and more sustainable future - we've seen very positive results in reducing both hand injuries and carbon emissions and there is an unlimited potential moving forward together." Traffi is an affiliate of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI), and Registered Safety Supplier Scheme (RSSS).

Cammell Laird’s defence division has welcomed five Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels simultaneously to its facility for vital maintenance work. In the first five months of 2024, Cammell Laird has welcomed RFA Tideforce, RFA Tiderace, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Proteus and RFA Stirling Castle. Cammell Laird has provided in service support to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary under the Cluster support Contract since 2008. The team has supported vessels from the RFA Fort-Class, Wave-Class and Tide-Class. In 2023, RFA Proteus and RFA Stirling Castle were also added to the cluster. Cammell Laird’s care and protection The APCL Group maintains 100% of the RFA flotilla, with APCL company A&P Falmouth supporting RFA Lyme Bay, RFA Mounts Bay, RFA Cardigan Bay, RFA Argus together with HMS Scott. RFA Tideforce is currently in drydock undergoing a full underwater blast and paint programme as well as her five-year hull survey, main engines service and main generator overhauls. The vessel’s port CPP hub is also being removed for overhaul in the facility’s workshops. RFA Tiderace is undergoing maintenance under Cammell Laird’s care and protection base. Latest addition to Cammell Laird’s cluster RFA Proteus arrived earlier in the year for a complete overhaul of her propulsion systems and main engine RFA Fort Victoria is undergoing the overhaul of her starboard main engine as well as the removal of her RAS equipment for overhaul at Kongsberg Marine. RFA Proteus arrived earlier in the year for a complete overhaul of her propulsion systems and main engine. Cammell Laird also completed an extensive service and overhaul of the vessel’s deck crane, as well as completing her five-year DNV survey. RFA Proteus’ hull was also repainted – completed by APCL company Neway. Stirling Castle, the latest addition to Cammell Laird’s cluster, is undergoing a 19-day maintenance period. Cammell Laird is proud of the role it has played in supporting the RFA fleet. Five vessel’s specific work scope Mike Hill, Managing Director, Cammell Laird Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders Ltd, said: “During the last 16 years, Cammell Laird has established a strong relationship with the RFA, supporting their flotilla. Our dedicated Cluster Support Team (CST), based on the River Mersey, has utilised our extensive knowledge and expertise to simultaneously complete each of the five vessel’s specific work scope." “I am proud that the APCL Group are providing round-the-clock support to 100 percent of the RFA flotilla, whilst at home and abroad, ensuring the optimum availability to the whole operational fleet.”