Barrow-in-Furness
HMS Astute, the first of her Class, at the BAE Systems
shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness is the site of a dockyard that builds, tests and commissions new nuclear powered submarines.
| Location | Cumbria |
|---|---|
| Nuclear operation period | Operating since 1960s |
| Status | Operational |
| Site licensee | BAE Systems Marine Ltd |
| Responsible organisation | Ministry of Defence * |
* Although the site is owned and operated by BAE in support of MoD, radioactive waste generated at this site is reported in the UK Radioactive Waste Inventory under the MoD.
Inventory Documents
Find documents specific to the radioactive wastes managed on Barrow-in-Furness in Inventory Documents.


