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Paul Watson, managing director of Babcock’s Devonport operations said: “Today marks an important milestone in the deep-maintenance programme of HMS Vanguard as she is rededicated into the Royal Navy. It is the first boat of her class to receive an extensive life extension package of works that will support the remaining boat life without further refuelling. Vanguard’s deep maintenance period is one of the most comprehensive refit and refuelling projects undertaken at Devonport, involving complex and challenging engineering work. It is fantastic to share this moment with so many of our families and friends in attendance today.”įleet commander, vice admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE, inspects a platoon (Image: Royal Navy) "Having served previously on HMS Vanguard as the executive officer, I am honoured to be the commanding officer as we move to the next phase of our maintenance programme which will bring the submarine back into fleet time. HMS Vanguard’s commanding officer, commander Ben Smith, said: “This is a great day for my ship’s company as we rededicate the submarine and I look forward to delivering our upcoming operations and future deterrent patrols. Its two separate crews take turns on duty while their opposite numbers are on leave or train at their home base of Faslane in Scotland. Vanguard’s range is limited only by the amount of food the submarine can carry onboard. It carries out its duties silently and undetected, patrolling the world’s oceans at depths in excess of 250 metres. Read more: Devastated owners of missing dog Rocco speak of heartbreak after beloved pet is found deadĬommissioned in August 1993, HMS Vanguard is the lead boat of a four-strong class of nuclear-powered submarines whose role is to provide nuclear deterrent. During its re-preservation package, around 2,500 people have worked on the project, 21,851 items were removed and handled in Babcock’s site shops and factories, 38,000 tiles have been replaced and around 32,000 litres of paint has been applied to the submarine. HMS Vanguard is the most extensive submarine refit ever carried out at Devonport. A rededication ceremony is a traditional part of any Royal Navy vessel’s life after completing a period of refit and improvement.

The parade was attended by the fleet commander and families of the crew. HMS Vanguard was rededicated into the Royal Navy yesterday, July 16, in a ceremony held at Devonport Naval Base. An impressive nuclear submarine which is capable of generating its own supply of water and oxygen and is almost as long as St Paul’s Cathedral has been reintegrated into a fleet.