55 organisation at HM Naval Base Clyde , said : “ These are exciting times for all Submariners . With training delivery being reshaped to provide modern and highly realistic training in classrooms , simulators , by virtual and synthetic means , as well as online , it means Submariners no longer have to travel to different locations to train . Everything will be delivered at HM Naval Base Clyde helping to improve their career and domestic balance .”
The Submarine Training Facility project is the final piece in the creation of a Submarine Centre of Specialisation at HM Naval Base Clyde . All future training , from the Submarine Qualifying Course to the world-renowned ‘ Perisher ’ Command Course , will now be based on the Clyde along with the Royal Navy ’ s entire fleet of submarines .
The creation of the Submarine Escape , Recovery and Survivability ( SMERAS ) has already placed the Submarine Service at the leading-edge of escape training and the creation of the Submarine Training Facility will place us at the forefront of all submarine training .
As part of the UK , Scotland benefits from billions of pounds of Defence contracts placed directly and indirectly with hundreds of companies , which sustain thousands of jobs .
The UK government is firmly committed to Scotland ’ s continued vital role in Defence , and the major investment in the future of HMNB Clyde is a testament to this . the Clyde Naval Base on behalf of the Kier Graham Defence Ltd joint venture .
“ After three years of design and construction , working collaboratively with the Royal Navy and DIO , we ’ re proud to provide this new purpose-built environment which will play a vital role in improving the skills of submariners , ensuring their ongoing support and training can be conducted within this highly realistic , scenario-based training facility .”
Gary Holmes , Managing Director Building North at GRAHAM , said : “ We ’ re proud to have delivered this critical facility for
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