In January 2023, Navantia UK was awarded a Ministry of Defence contract to build three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessels for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. As prime contractor, Navantia UK has partnered with UK designer BMT and Harland & Wolff to deliver this key defence maritime capability. Navantia SA will provide support, mentoring and transfer of knowledge and skills to its partners.
Navantia UK Enhances Fleet Capability
programme
Munitions, stores and provisions
Team Resolute Boosts UK
Shipbuilding Capability


Length 216m
Beam 34.5m
Displacement 39,000 Tn
Four main engines
£1.6 Billion Programme Adds Value to UK Shipbuilding
Set to invest £77 of infrastructure at Harland & Wolff’s Belfast and Appledore shipyards, Harland & Wolff is modernising its Belfast shipyard making it a sovereign asset with a highly skilled workforce capable of competing as one of the most advanced shipyards in the UK – significant for future export opportunities and domestic shipbuilding.
Navantia UK Elevates Skills and Social Value in FSS Programme
Skills
Navantia UK has created an ambitious plan of Transfer of Knowledge to Harland & Wolff to support its upskilling as a major shipbuilding player.
Social Value
FSS Programme Sparks Job Growth in Belfast and across UK Supply Chain
The FSS programme will lead to a substantial net increase in the number of jobs in Belfast, supporting the UK Levelling Up agenda. A total of 1,000 manufacturing jobs will be involved. In addition, an expected 800 further jobs will be sustained across the UK supply chain, with some 120 high skilled jobs to be supported by designer BMT.