Scottish Secretary welcomes apprenticeships at Navantia Fife yard
What was announced
Douglas Alexander toured the Fife shipyard where the new apprentices will work on building three Fleet Solid Support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- The Scottish Secretary has welcomed a commitment by Navantia UK to recruit hundreds more apprentices.
- Douglas Alexander visited Navantia’s UK’s Methil yard in Fife on Monday [26 October] where the new apprentices will work on building three Fleet Solid Support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
- The shipbuilder is increasing its commitment to recruit apprentices across its UK business from 500 to 750 by 2030, as the company ramps up investment in its yards, workforce and future skills.
Figures in this announcement
Each line is quoted from the original. Figures are as the publisher stated them on the day.
- “Since Navantia UK acquired Methil in January 2025, investment in the yard has reached £26.7 million, including a further £12 million announced this year for training facilities, modern machinery, infrastructure and new technology.”
Who and where
People
- Luke Pollard (MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport (Labour (Co-op))) · more news
- Mr Douglas Alexander (MP for Lothian East (Labour (Co-op))) · more news
UK bodies of power
- Scotland Office (UK government department) · more news
Constituencies of the MPs named: Plymouth Sutton And Devonport, Lothian East.
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Defence and armed forces, Business and industry.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/scottish-secretary-welcomes-apprenticeships-at-navantia-fife-yard
- Published 2026-10-28 11:10:09 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-28 11:45:14 UTC from GOV.UK
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