Nuclear submarine refused UAE entry

[Jimbuna]

I wonder what the problem was here :hmmm:

A nuclear submarine had to be diverted to India after it was refused entry to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

It is understood Plymouth-based HMS Tireless sat in international waters for more than a week while a replacement crew waited in the port.

Families of those on board who travelled to meet the crew had to return to the UK without seeing them.

The Royal Navy said it was only a "delay" and "not a safety issue". UAE authorities have not commented.

A week after the vessel was not given clearance, a decision was taken to dock in Goa.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-26526574

[Tango589]

I wonder what the problem was here :hmmm:



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-26526574
President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khalifa_bin_Zayed_Al_Nahyan) is getting uppity.:hmph:

[Oberon]

They probably googled her name and saw her service history since 2000... :doh:

[Jimbuna]

They probably googled her name and saw her service history since 2000... :doh:

Yes, I nearly copied that part as well :)

HMS TIRELESS

The nuclear submarine was launched on 17 March 1984
It holds a crew of 130, and 18 officers
In 2000, a fault was discovered on board which forced 12 UK nuclear submarines to undergo intensive inspections. The submarine became stranded in Gibraltar in May of the same year due to leaking pipe work
In 2003, the vessel - which has a top speed of 32 knots or 36.8 mph - collided with an object at sea prompting a Ministry of Defence inquiry
In 2007, two mechanics died on board when a self-contained oxygen generator exploded while the vessel was at the North Pole
In 2012, HMS Tireless returned to Plymouth after a leak in its nuclear reactor

[Tango589]

Is she related to the USS William D Porter?:doh:

[Jimbuna]

Hardly...she sunk the Porter :)