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Shaping the Future of Nuclear Carrier Dismantlement

The US Navy is embarking on the unprecedented task of dismantling the former USS Enterprise, its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

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  • November 17, 2023
The retired aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) is moved by tugboats away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia June 20, 2013. Enterprise departed Norfolk for Newport News Shipyard, where she will complete the second half of her dismantling prior to the scheduled commissioning of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 80). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Barnes/Released)
(Photo by Seaman Scott Barnes Defense Imagery Management Operations Center)
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The US Navy is embarking on the unprecedented task of dismantling the former USS Enterprise, its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Faced with unique challenges, the Navy has established a new office to manage the dismantlement and disposal of the Enterprise and future nuclear-powered carriers. Opting for commercial industry involvement over traditional military methods, this approach is expected to save time, money, and free up crucial resources.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Unique Disposal Challenge: The dismantling of the USS Enterprise poses a novel challenge due to its nuclear power and size, differing significantly from the disposal of conventional ships or smaller nuclear vessels like submarines.
  2. Commercial Industry Involvement: The Navy is enlisting commercial industry for dismantlement, deviating from the traditional approach of handling such tasks in-house, which is expected to be more cost-effective and efficient.
  3. Impact on Future Carrier Disposal: The approach taken for the Enterprise will likely set a precedent for how future nuclear-powered carriers, such as the Nimitz and Ford classes, are dismantled and disposed of.
  4. Cost and Time Savings: Utilizing commercial industry for the dismantlement process is estimated to be significantly less expensive and faster than using public shipyards, which are already burdened with maintaining the active fleet.
  5. Infrastructure and Environmental Considerations: The decision to go with a commercial option also considers environmental responsibility and the limitations of public shipyard infrastructure in managing such a large-scale project.

 

Source: https://breakingdefense.com/2023/11/uncharted-waters-navy-navigating-first-ever-dismantling-of-nuclear-powered-carrier/ 

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