MMS Ship Repair completes addition of Woodwards Propellers
Monday, 14th April 2025
In November 2024 MMS Ship Repair and Dry Dock Co Ltd acquired the assets of A. & E. Woodward (Hull) Ltd, the marine specialists in propellers, associated shafts and stern gear. The company is now trading as MMS t/as Woodwards Propellers.
We have now completed the move of all their CNC & manually driven machining equipment, including a Butler internal/external slotting machine, a milling machine and a Leblonde lathe, along with their stock material comprising mill-certified Bronze, Stainless, and Mild Steel. Woodwards Propellers now have 2 purpose-built workshops serviced by a 5-tonne overhead crane, a secure propeller storage compound, along with a new office at Alexandra Dock, Hull, UK.
The most important assets that MMS have acquired are the truly unique team of engineers who have learned their skills at one of the UK’s longest established propulsion companies originally founded in 1908.
Maria Dunn continues at the helm and has helped to steer Woodwards Propellers through uncertain times and choppy waters to calm seas and a secure future, now having the support of MMS.
MMS Ship Repair and Dry Dock Co Ltd was established in 1988 and have built an excellent reputation, having carried out over 1,200 dry dockings, over 10,000 separate repair and conversion contracts and built in house over 20 different types of workboats. MMS takes great pride in the quality of their work and really do care for their customers, which is something of a rarity today.
The addition of Woodwards Propellers to MMS Ship Repair & Dry Dock Co Ltd truly enhances MMS as a ‘ONE STOP SHOP’ being able to offer in house propeller repairs and refurbishments, reducing both costs and time for ship and boat owners of any size vessels.
We look forward to seeing customers old and new and assure them of our best attention at all times, offering high quality work with a fast turnaround at competitive prices.
