Submarine Escape and Rescue

photo Marine Nationale

September 18, 2015 by Think Defence

A submarine may be subject to enemy action, mechanical failure, accidental damage or collision that results in it being immobilised. In these circumstances the crew will need to escape or be rescued quickly. The UK, Norway and France maintain the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) to provide timely and effective rescue.

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