Shipbuilding
Swan Hunter has a proud tradition of shipbuilding on the Tyne and the facilities have recently been enhanced to continue this tradition using modern methods of undercover ring construction for more efficient production of naval ships and commercial vessels. The skills required to produce high quality vessels have also been maintained and improved over the years, in a region where the local culture is still one of the few to embrace this industry.

Ship Conversion
Swan Hunter successfully completed the conversion of the world-largest pipelying vessel 'Solitaire' for the Allseas Group in 1998. The project brought together first class innovative systems with the most advanced equipment to meet the highly challenging design criteria of the client, setting new standards for the pipeline installation industry.

Oil & Gas Construction
Swan Hunter maintains its decades of offshore oil & gas capability by designing, fabricating and constructing projects ranging from complex subsea templates and manifolds to the construction of major offshore platform facilities and FPSO’s. The experience gained in the demanding offshore industry, including on-time delivery and ‘smart procurement’ methods have become central to the culture and approach of Swan Hunter in all its projects, and have been further adapted to its shipbuilding activities.

Decommissioning
Swan Hunter has been involved in the decommissioning of offshore platforms and structures since 1996 when it undertook decommissioning and disposal of several jackets, bridges and decks on the Conoco Viking A project. The project was undertaken with due regard for all safety and environmental aspects associated with such a scope and the company achieved a level of 99% for recycling or reuse of the platforms.