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Submarines
Posted: Fri 28 Nov, 2008 5:43 pm
by Hyperlithe
Random question - Does anyone know whether or not women are now allowed to serve on subs?
Heard something on the subject recently, and would just like it either confirmed or denied.
Posted: Fri 28 Nov, 2008 6:02 pm
by Rover
Not at the moment.
Mixed crew, 2/3 months working living in a metal tube!!
IMHO not a good idea at all, can see a host of problems.
Re-design the boat to start with.
Rover
Posted: Fri 28 Nov, 2008 6:39 pm
by Hyperlithe
Didn't think so - I know some other countries have women on subs, but didn't think anything had changed for us.
Never mind!
I really wouldn't want to spend 10 weeks underwater anyway!
Posted: Fri 28 Nov, 2008 7:03 pm
by got1
I'll confirm tomorrow, but I'm pretty sure it's a no no.
I also think there is something about radiation.
Posted: Fri 28 Nov, 2008 7:09 pm
by Hyperlithe
It was just an opportunity that came up at work, nobody's got their name down for it, but I'm not sure I'd want to do it anyway.
Was just trying to find out if the rules had changed, as a few people mentioned something being in the news about it a few weeks ago.
Posted: Fri 28 Nov, 2008 7:13 pm
by got1
[quote="got1"]I'll confirm tomorrow, but I'm pretty sure it's a no no.
I also think there is something about radiation.[/quote
I have just confirmed now.
In last few weeks there has been a female on a nuke,she didn't apparently
do the full tour.
There is nothing secret about this, otherwise I wouldn't be posting here.
Posted: Fri 28 Nov, 2008 10:54 pm
by Rover
Posted: Fri 28 Nov, 2008 11:19 pm
by Hyperlithe
That's probably the one Rover, thanks.
I'm sure one of the guys will eventually volunteer, or the RN will find someone from elsewhere to do the job. Like I said, 10 weeks underwater doesn't really appeal to me anyway, just wanted to clear up whether it was even possible.
Cheers for the responses!
Posted: Fri 28 Nov, 2008 11:26 pm
by Tab
I read some where that next year they are looking at putting a woman on a submarine, or should i say in side of one
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/695 ... ubmarines-
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Posted: Thu 22 Jan, 2009 12:04 pm
by lifeboatjohn
Not as far as I'm aware
Posted: Wed 28 Jan, 2009 9:29 pm
by zrichi
I read somewhere the nuclear power which the subs run on makes womn infertile though.
Not sure if thats true ^_^
Posted: Wed 28 Jan, 2009 10:17 pm
by Doc
Posted: Wed 20 May, 2009 11:59 am
by riflebutt
Women aren't allowed to join the Submarine Service just yet due to the contaminants on board which are known to damage a woman's foetus. No kidding!
Posted: Mon 14 Sep, 2009 6:23 pm
by Fusilier
Women aren't allowed to join the Submarine Service just yet due to the contaminants on board which are known to damage a woman's foetus. No kidding!
That’s only a problem then if she is pregnant???
Posted: Mon 14 Sep, 2009 7:26 pm
by got1
I will update tomorrow on the present situation on females serving in nuclear subs.
