Barrow Dock receives Royal Charter status
31st March 2025
On behalf of His Majesty The King, the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced Royal Charter status for the Port of Barrow. This marks a historic moment for Barrow’s shipbuilding history.
The Port of Barrow is Cumbria’s gateway to growth, serving local industry and manufacturing, facilitating maritime trade and hosting world-class shipbuilding. Royal Charter status means national recognition for the town’s unique and critical contribution to national security.
For more information, please visit Westmorland and Furness Council
Posted by: Jessica Riley
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