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Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced a £48M contract for next-generation workboats to support the ship.

New £48M contract to support UK jobs

Maritime August 10, 2017

With HMS Queen Elizabeth currently carrying out sea trials in preparation to enter her new home, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced a £48M contract for next-generation workboats to support the ship. The contract covers a fleet of 38 workboats that will assist Royal Navy ships from UK bases and on ...

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