Navy: Submarines
(asked on 6th March 2023) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much alcohol is permitted to be drunk by sailors on Royal Navy submarines whilst on operations.
This question was answered on 9th March 2023
The consumption of alcohol on Royal Navy submarines is governed by Submarine General Orders. Personnel on duty may not consume alcohol while on board Royal Navy submarines and off-duty consumption is tightly regulated to ensure that individuals are fit for duty if required at short notice.
Commanding Officers may further restrict alcohol consumption should operational circumstances necessitate it.