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Warships: Standards

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 46196

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the seaworthiness is of all Royal Navy ships.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Royal Navy maintains rigorous standards to ensure the seaworthiness of its ships, with regular assessments and maintenance programmes in place.

Each ship undergoes thorough checks and certifications to ensure it meets operational safety requirements before deployment.

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