Submarines: SSN Perle

[designeraccd]

While undergoing maint. a fire broke out on this French nuke:

Fire breaks out aboard French Navy SSN “Perle”

A fire broke out the French SSN 'Perle'. Maritime prefecture photo.
Fire Breaks Out Aboard French Navy SSN “Perle”
Martin Manaranche 12 Jun 2020

French Mediterranean maritime prefecture press release – Translated by Naval News

On June 12, at 10:35 am, a fire broke out in the fore zone of the French Navy (Marine Nationale) Rubis-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) ‘Perle’ in a basin within the naval base of Toulon (South of France).

The intervention of specialized teams, made up of naval firefighters from the naval base is underway under the supervision of the vice admiral (VAE) Isnard, commander of the Mediterranea maritime district. Other firefighters are on site as backups.

The submarine was evacuated and there are no wounded. There is no nuclear components on board , this having been removed as part of the technical shutdown. There are no weapons (missiles, torpedoes, ammunition) or batteries on board.





As part of its technicalshutdown initiated on January 13, 2020, the ‘Perle’ is under the responsability of the Fleet Support Service (SSF), which is the operator. Naval Group which is prime contractor is responsible for implementation.

This is the nineteenth and last project of major overhaul (interruption for maintenance and repairs – IPER) for an SSN of the Rubis-class.

DFO

[designeraccd]

It took 14 hours to quell the blaze: 1 TOAST SSN?? DFO

[Culverin]

If she is nicely toasted she can then join your ex USS Miami.

The French need to get cracking with the construction of their new Suffren class SSN's, they are taking even longer to build than our Brit Astute's.

[designeraccd]

Exactly what I thought after seeing the 14 hour burn time:

"If she is nicely toasted she can then join your ex USS Miami." Not good for Marine Nationale......... DFO

[designeraccd]

More:
"As details emerge of the fire aboard the French submarine Perle on Friday, it seems unlikely to me that the boat will be returned to service. Whichever way you look at it, the fire is a terrible blow for the French Navy (Marine Nationale). Their submarine fleet is already stretched. But France’s misfortune brings home a basic reality that it could happen to any navy."

DFO

[Pelican]

French Cuts Two Submarines in Half to Create One Functioning Sub

See:
http://www.oldsaltblog.com/2021/04/fren ... more-57415