Marine Deep Maintenance & Refitting

Babcock has been refitting Nuclear Submarines at Devonport Dockyard since the 1970's. We offer a world class facility that ensures all engineering activities are subject to extensive safety and environmental justification, including independent regulatory approval by both Government agencies and the Royal Navy itself.

We are immensely proud to employ over 2,300 staff, including a mixture of Constructive, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, as well as Chartered Engineers. In addition, we are uniquely placed to draw upon the expertise of Nuclear and Weapons Systems engineers whenever required. Providing our clients with an unrivalled level of service is always our top priority. As such, every client becomes a valued member of our Joint Project team, which means you can be fully involved in the day-to-day management of the project from the outset.

An outline of our core service is provided below. For additional information, or to discuss your individual needs, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Core Service Features

  • Project Planning and Pricing
  • Programme scheduling and Risk Analysis
  • Material supply chain management
  • Identification and management of Sub-Contractors both on and off site
  • Dry docking and Un-docking of Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Decontamination, De-fuel and Refuelling of Nuclear Reactor Plant
  • Revalidation and maintenance of Nuclear Primary Plant
  • Maintenance, survey and repairs to Ship, Propulsion, Tactical and Strategic Weapons systems
  • Structural survey, repair and re-preservation
  • Alterations, Additions, upgrades and capability improvements
  • Full testing and commissioning service resulting in acceptance and handover for operational use
  • Provision of all services and equipment
  • Full technical support for all activities
  • Fully Licensed Nuclear Facilities to conduct all work

Key Customers
UK Ministry of Defence; Director In Service Submarines since 1970's