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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

NATO heads north to trial rescue submarine at The Underwater Centre

NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS)One of the world's most advanced rescue submersibles has undergone a series of training exercises and simulated rescues at The Underwater Centre in Fort William, Scotland.

The NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS), which has been designed and built by a consortium lead by Rolls Royce, was tested at The Underwater Centre as part of a seven day training schedule.

A free swimming rescue vehicle which can be deployed world wide to reach stricken submarines, the submersible has a crew of three and can rescue 12 people at a time.

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