Key information at a glance
- Location:
- Faslane, Helensburgh, G84 0EH
- Owner:
- N/A
- Parent body organisation:
- Ministry of Defence
- Type of site:
- Defence
- Safety Attention Level:
- Routine
- Security Attention Level:
- N/A
- Website:
- Royal Navy website
Background
His Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde commonly known throughout the Navy as Faslane is the Royal Navy's main presence in Scotland. It is home to the core of the Submarine Service, including the nation's nuclear deterrent, and the new generation of hunter-killer submarines. More than 6,500 civilians and Service personnel are employed on the site. HMNB Clyde provides a base port to the ships and submarines of the Faslane Flotilla (FASFLOT) and supports dozens of other visiting vessels each year.
We regulate activities at this non-licensed site under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant statutory provisions, principally the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999, the Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2001 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Babcock Marine (Clyde) Ltd complies with improvement notice
Improvement notice compliance following electrical incident
Improvement Notice issued to Babcock Marine Ltd
Improvement Notice for Babcock Marine Ltd
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