diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship.xml
index 1d8cf46e32..e69df7be51 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship.xml
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
   </Health>
   <Identity>
     <GenericName>Ship</GenericName>
+    <Formations disable=""/>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Ship</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
   <Position>