APCL A&P Tyne.
APCL A&P Tyne Facility.
APCL A&P Tyne boasts the largest commercial dry-dock on the East Coast of England as well as two deep water berths and a significant modern fabrication facility complete with panel line, rolling, plasma and gas burning machines.
Providing world class ship repair, conversion and fabrication services across the marine and renewables sectors, APCL A&P Tyne offers extensive storage and load-out capabilities and fully equipped workshops to manage all projects from simple ship repairs to major complex ship conversions.
APCL A&P Tyne is a centre of excellence for ferries, offshore support vessels and tankers with clients including P&O, Stena and Prysmian Group.
The facility is also a major centre for defence sector expertise and has delivered a range of high profile fabrication projects including blocks for the new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier and the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Frigates, as well as for the new RRS Sir David Attenborough polar research vessel.
| Dry Dock | 1 | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 259m | 120m |
| Breadth at Entrance | 44m | 20m |
| Minimum Breadth Inside | 45.5m | 20m |
| Blocks (L/W/H) | 1.4/0.4/1.4m | 1.4/0.4/1.4m |
| Depth of Sill | 5.56m | 3m |
| Average Time to Pump Dry | 270mins | 270mins |
| Maximum Water Depth | 13.6m | 9.5m |
Fabrication Capability
APCL A&P Tyne operates one of the largest fabrication facilities in the North East of England which includes:
| Fabrication Hall | |
|---|---|
| Crane Capacity | 100 tonne |
| Foot Area | 20,760m2 |
| Fabrication Capability | Fully equipped with all types of steel and aluminium fabrication |
| Three Dimensional Fabrication | 6.710m2 |
| Door | 19m x 12.8m |
| Panel Line | |
|---|---|
| IMG Panel Line | 13.5 x 20m |
| Weight of Panel | 100t |
| Profile Spacing | 400mm |
| Panel Line | 18 Panels / week / 2 shifts |
