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Largest ship in 20 years docks on River Tyne for refurb

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January 14, 2026

THE largest ship that has been dry-docked on the River Tyne in over 20 years has arrived for repairs.

Largest ship in 20 years docks on River Tyne for refurb

Cruise ship Ambience arriving in Hebburn for three weeks of refurbishment work

Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambience arrived in Hebburn on Thursday, ahead of a three-week programme of technical maintenance and refurbishment works.

The vessel is a 70,285 (GRT) cruise ship, and is 245m in length and carries up to 1,400 guests.

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