Protest on ships outdated Dec 15 2005
The man trying to dismantle four 'ghost ships' on Teesside said the latest objections to his venture are based on "outdated information". more
Boss' vision for the future Nov 16 2005
A businessman today spoke of his vision to make Teesside a major centre for shipbuilding and dismantling. more
On horizon Nov 3 2005
A two-year battle to dismantle ghost ships on Teesside could be resolved by the end of the year. more
Rumours scuttled Oct 21 2005
Suggestions that more so-called ghost ships could be sent to Teesside this year have been rubbished. more
Ghost ship firm's fuel plans Sep 1 2005
Teesside firm Able UK is moving into the energy market with its latest proposed development in Hartlepool. more
Waves of doubt Aug 4 2005
The fate of Teesside's "ghost ships" continues to hang in the balance. more
Able boss blasts rumour Jun 3 2005
The chairman of Able UK has criticised "unjustified scare-mongering" over the fate of four US naval vessels docked on Teesside. more
Move to Scotland denied Jun 2 2005
Reports that so-called ghost ships could be towed off and scrapped in Scotland were dismissed today by company bosses on Teessside. more
Return of the shipyard Jan 18 2005
A Multi-Million pound investment would be poured into Able UK's Teesside yard creating more than 700 jobs if planners approve controversial ghost ship recycling plans. more
Laying ghosts to rest Nov 12 2004
Work could start on the controversial ghost ships in April, Able UK boss Peter Stephenson said today. more
Ships are just scrap Oct 18 2004
Mothballed ghost ships are scrap metal and not vessels loaded with hazardous material, says the US Government. more
Ghost ships court battle Oct 14 2004
The battle over whether nine American ghost ships will be dismantled on Teesside will rage in a US courtroom from tomorrow. more
Ships debate call Sep 6 2004
Objectors to plans to dismantle US "ghost ships" on Teesside will make the controversial deal a central theme of the Hartlepool by-election. more
'Ghost ships' firm praised Aug 25 2004
A long-serving marine surveyor has praised Teesside "ghost ship" dismantler Able UK. more
Greens fear subs bid Aug 12 2004
Fears that Teesside ghost ship dismantler Able UK will scrap retired British nuclear submarines have been aired by green protesters. more
Ghost ships myths Jul 21 2004
I read that Hartlepool Friends of the Earth are objecting to shipbreaking on the Tees on the grounds of excessive heavy industry and toxic waste. more
We'll bid for more Jul 15 2004
Ghost ship dismantler Able UK will bid to break up scores more retired US vessels - if the company can clear legal hurdles blocking its work. more
Boss to give evidence Jul 14 2004
The boss of the Teesside firm with plans to recycle so-called "ghost ships" was due to give evidence today to a Parliamentary committee looking into international shipbreaking. more
Wrong place for yard Jul 8 2004
Polluted Teesside is the last place in Britain a new UK ship-breaking industry should be created, say green campaigners. more
