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Certification for a private submarine dry dock

Nuclear certification is judged too demanding for a private venture to fill the submarine dry-dock shortage within the available time.

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Question

Are certification hurdles too high for a private UK nuclear-submarine dry dock?

Short answer

Yes, particularly given the time available to provide the submarine facilities.

Notes

The private venture is proposed to fill a submarine-support shortage. Nuclear certification is judged a major obstacle, particularly within the time available. No detailed approval process is examined.