General Submarine News

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HMS Triumph departs plymouth...https://youtu.be/rgJ4X0QpVXA?si=wPg6ZVyqeBKJivlO

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Faslane-based JFD Global NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) capability being exercised with Marine Nationale in the Mediterranean
4 Photos https://x.com/SubsCEO/status/1791508797 ... 49/photo/1
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Clyde nuclear naval base workers balloted for strike

Strike action involving 600 workers looming at Coulport and Faslane.
Unite the union confirmed today that its membership at Coulport and Faslane on the Clyde will be balloted on industrial action in a dispute over pay.

The dispute involves 600 Unite members employed by Babcock Marine (Clyde) Ltd who undertake specialist services for the UK’s nuclear deterrent submarines.

The offer, say the union, amounts to a https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/clyde-n ... or-strike/

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UK remains tightlipped on if it will increase submarine fleet

The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the capabilities of the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines, as detailed in a recent parliamentary response.
Damien Moore, the Conservative MP for Southport, sought clarity on the steps being taken to bolster the UK’s nuclear submarine fleet.

Moore asked https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-rema ... ine-fleet/

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The sixth Astute Class Submarine HMS Agamemnon pictured fitting out at BAE Systems Shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness on May 25th 2024.

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Never going to happen...
Would break terms of technology sharing agreements with US
Australia highly unlikely to accept foreign nuclear waste
Transporting ex-nuclear submarines 12,000 miles risky and expensive
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Dunfermline Press
May 27
A ROSYTH Councillor has called for assurances that rotting nuclear submarines will not be sent to Australia for disposal. http://dlvr.it/T7RwPB

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Trafalgar Class SSN HMS Talent pictured on arrival at Gibraltar..June 1st 2024.

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Industrial action escalates for defence giant Rolls Royce

Workers will refuse overtime work in the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.

GMB union has today announced that members at Rolls Royce’s submarine programme in Derby have backed an escalation in the ongoing industrial action facing the company.

Workers will now engage in an overtime ban, meaning company managers will not be able to call on staff to fulfil already groaning order books outside of contracted hours.

An overtime ban will come into place from Friday 31 May for one month.

Mick Coppin, GMB Organiser, said:

“Rolls Royce is a British institution as well as being a hugely profitable company. Sadly Rolls Royce bosses have refused to do what’s right by the high skilled and dedicated workforce that do so much for Rolls Royce.

All whilst the UK should be promoting it’s manufacturing capabilities across the globe. An overtime ban will have a huge impact on company orders at a time when order books are groaning. It’s time to end this and get back around the table with an offer that respects the vital contribution these workers make.”

Source UKDJ

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BAES Maritime has submitted a planning application for the future development of Barrow site to support increasing submarine production.
Potentially a very large building at site of former gas and fuel storage facility on Barrow Island (centre of image).
https://nwemail.co.uk/news/24383689.bae ... rrow-site/

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UK issues notice for submarine maintenance contract

The Ministry of Defence has issued a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice for the manufacture and procurement of material and support equipment for submarine maintenance projects, according to a recent publication on Find a Tender.

The contract, valued at £125 million, is set to be awarded to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited.

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