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Submarines are designed for a service life of more than 25 years and therefore they need to be designed to meet the needs of tomorrow as well as today. This not only means a flexible operational capability but also implies increased importance should be placed on areas such as sustainability and climate resilience in design. Although submarines, through low signature requirements, often present a lower environmental footprint than their larger ship counterparts there is still a considerable concerted effort required to ensure the platform is environmentally sustainable, throughout its entire life: from concept to end of life disposal. This paper will explore the key drivers and factors behind environmental sustainability in submarine design, with examples demonstrating how sustainable principles may be used to improve the environmental impact of the platform, without compromising the mission and whilst improving performance. The paper will also discuss the role of teamwork in achieving this goal, including how designers, customers, shipyards and suppliers can all work together to maximise the benefits of a sustainable submarine design. |
