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.
