New shipbuilding hall opens at Harland and Wolff

BBC Northern Ireland Monday 02 November 2026, 15:33 UTC 1 min read

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The firm behind the investment says it places Belfast "at the heart" of a shipbuilding revival.

Harland (LOCATION) Wolff (PERSON) Belfast (LOCATION)

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