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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Russia to resume tests of troubled Nerpa nuclear submarine

Akula II Class (RS Nerpa - INS Chakra)Russia will test the new Nerpa nuclear submarine again on June 15-20, The Kommersant newspaper wrote. The previous tests of the nuclear-capable submarine ended with the death of 20 people.

The new submarine has not been passed into service yet. A breakdown occurred on board the sub on November 8, 2008, when the submarine was being tested in the Sea of Japan.

The fire extinguishing system was activated on board the sub incidentally. Twenty people were killed and 21 others were hospitalized with severe freon poisoning. There were 208 people on board the submarine at the time when the tragedy occurred.

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  1. Pete14/5/09 11:00

    Russia's explanation voiced elsewhere that their has been a delay in recruiting another (post gassing) trial crew is a worry.

    Potential recuits may be concerned the Nerpa is bad luck or perhaps they worry they won't be paid (as the current sub owner is bankrupt)

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