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Submarine Dismantling Project

Information relating to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP).

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• From: Ministry of Defence, Submarine Delivery Agency and Defence Equipment and Support
• Published: 4 October 2013
• Last updated: 20 October 2017 — See all updates

The aim of Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP) is to provide a safe, environmentally responsible and cost effective solution for the dismantling of 27 of the UK’s de-fuelled nuclear powered submarines after they have left service with the Royal Navy.

Latest updates

In June 2017 a Market Engagement Day was held to introduce SDP to the recycling market ahead of this stage of the project. Details of this event are available here.

Initial dismantling on the first and demonstrator submarine HMS Swiftsure began in December 2016 at Rosyth dockyard.

The consultation documents have been updated to reflect the ministerial announcement on 7 July 2016, that Capenhurst Nuclear Services, Capenhurst, has been selected as the interim storage site for Intermediate Level radioactive Waste (ILW). The outcome report can be found in the documents section below.

The SDP programme team will be exhibiting at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Supply Chain Event on Thursday 2 November 2017 at Event City, Stretford, Manchester. They are keen to meet with industry to discuss forthcoming opportunities. Come along to Area E6 to find out more. Alternatively please get in touch by via dessmis-sdp@mod.gov.uk

News stories

• MOD selects nuclear storage site as Submarine Dismantling Project progresses

Contact us

Contact the SDP programme team by email dessmis-sdp@mod.gov.uk.

Documents

• Submarine Dismantling Project: site for the interim storage of Intermediate Level radioactive Waste
  • 18 August 2016
  • Consultation outcome
• Submarine Dismantling Project: interim storage of Intermediate Level radioactive Waste
  • 1 June 2015
  • Guidance
• The Submarine Dismantling Project Advisory Group
  • 23 August 2016
  • Correspondence
• Submarine Dismantling Project
  • 3 May 2013
  • Consultation outcome
• Submarine dismantling public consultation - Level 4 supporting documents
  • 5 April 2012
  • Guidance
• Submarine dismantling public consultation - level 3 supporting documents
  • 5 April 2012
  • Guidance
• Submarine Dismantling Public consultation - level 2 supporting documentation
  • 5 April 2012
  • Guidance
• Submarine dismantling consultation: interim feedback report
  • 5 April 2012
  • Guidance
• Submarine dismantling public consultation: level 5 supporting documents
  • 10 November 2014
  • Guidance
• Submarine Dismantling Project - our approach to decision making
  • 1 September 2011
  • Guidance
• Glossary of terms used in the Submarine Dismantling Project
  • 7 March 2011
  • Guidance
• Submarine dismantling project: technical options study
  • 1 June 2010
  • Impact assessment

Published 4 October 2013
Last updated 20 October 2017 + show all updates

1. 20 October 2017

   Updated announcement: SDP programme team are exhibiting at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Supply Chain Event on Thursday 2 November 2017 at Event City, Stretford, Manchester.

2. 13 July 2017

   Updated latest information and news.

3. 7 July 2016

   Added consultation outcome announcement.

4. 14 November 2014

   Added link to consultion on Submarine Dismantling Project: site for the interim storage of Intermediate Level radioactive Waste

5. 22 January 2014

   Added announcement and link to the Office of Nuclear Regulation website.

6. 4 October 2013

   First published.