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Saturday, November 17, 2007

New rescue sub tested on sea loch

A new rescue submarine designed for the military is being put through its paces in its first open water trial in Loch Linnhe off Fort William.

The vessel has been built to deal with incidents such as Russia's Kursk disaster in which 118 sailors died.

The Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) is expected to enter service with Nato members France, Norway and the UK next year. The project involves Rolls-Royce.

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