Keel-laying ceremony for Queen Elizabeth

7:26am Thursday 2nd July 2009

THE dream was due to become reality as the giant steel skeleton was gently lowered into place signalling the birth of a new Southampton ship in Italy today.

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Shipbuilding yard's future is in doubt

6:10am Thursday 2nd July 2009

THE long-term future of the former VT shipbuilding yard in Hampshire has been thrown into doubt by a leaked memo.

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Azura to get her first experience on the water

7:10am Friday 26th June 2009

Southampton’s next luxury superliner, Azura, was due to touch water for the first time at a traditional “floating out” ceremony in Italy today.

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QE2's Southampton return possible, but unlikely

2:57pm Wednesday 24th June 2009

THE stormy waters of legal wrangling are likely to scupper any plans to bring Southampton’s former liner, Queen Elizabeth 2, back to the city.

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Huge flood barrier being considered to protect Southampton

1:04pm Wednesday 24th June 2009

AN enormous flood barrier could be built across Southampton Water to protect the city from a tidal surge.

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QE2 may be coming back to Southampton

5:20pm Tuesday 23rd June 2009

THE tantalising prospect of legendary Southampton liner Queen Elizabeth 2 making an incredible return to her home city has been raised today.

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Equinox to set sail to join city’s cruise fleet

6:30am Friday 19th June 2009

THE world’s latest luxury cruise ship is preparing to leave her shipyard this weekend to begin her journey to Southampton.

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Big deals done at Seawork exhibition

4:49pm Thursday 18th June 2009

MILLIONS of pounds worth of deals have already been struck at Southampton’s Seawork exhibition as a vibrant commercial marine industry shrugs off the global recession.

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Forest braced for new Bay terminal bid

11:30am Monday 15th June 2009

COUNCIL chiefs say they fear another application to build a huge container terminal at Dibden Bay could be just years away.

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Seawork exhibit gets under way

9:58am Monday 15th June 2009

THE largest international showcase event for the south’s commercial marine industry will be opening its doors to buyers from around the world in Southampton tomorrow.

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