A&P Group partners with Peel Ports Group

UK-based ship repair and conversion specialist A&P Group has partnered with Peel Ports Group at the latter’s site in Great Yarmouth to serve the East of England’s offshore sector.

A&P Group will work with Peel Ports Group to provide its marine and ship repair services as well as the mobile ship repair service ‘Afloat’.

David McGinley, managing director of A&P Group, said: “We have a strong history of supporting wave, tidal and offshore floating wind developers as well as major renewable companies, and it’s this experience and heritage that make us well placed to partner with Peel Ports Group in the creation of a marine services hub.”

Afloat will be available to visiting vessels at Peel Ports Great Yarmouth. The 24/7 repair service for agents, ship managers and owners, enables experienced marine engineers, mechanical fitters, welders and others to repair customer vessels in situ as needed, or in port.

The agreement is part of an initiative by Peel Ports Group to introduce new business opportunities by investing in projects such as a new £7m supply base for the offshore sector and related infrastructure.

A&P Group operates seven dry docks across three strategic locations in the UK, and has a business in Australia that provides ship repair services and support to the Royal Australian Navy.