1. Job for life.
- Author
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Reidy, Heath
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NUCLEAR submarine maintenance & repair , *DECONTAMINATION (From gases, chemicals, etc.) , *NAVAL bases - Abstract
The article presents information on the nuclear submarine HMS Vigilant. The submarine in Devonport dock, Devon, England is repaired, decontaminated, defuelled and refuelled. According to Gavin Leckie, submarine programme director at Babcock International Group PLC Marine & Technology Division, this three-year project worth of 300 million pounds under the bulky title of the Long Overhaul Period and Refuel is the most important overhaul of a submarine's life.
- Published
- 2009