Harland & Wolff is the historic shipbuilder behind the construction of the Titanic. In this transaction, Navantia UK is taking over Harland & Wolff's four operating yards in Belfast, Appledore, Methil and Arnish.
The deal is a pre-pack administration sale to Navantia UK valued at approximately GBP 70 million. It is a government-backed rescue transaction.
The transaction is expected to preserve more than 1,000 British jobs, with all current employees transferring to Navantia UK on existing terms and conditions. It also keeps the Fleet Solid Support program in place, with the three Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships to be built at Belfast and Appledore alongside Navantia's facilities in Spain.