Cathelco are supplying seawater pipework anti-fouling systems for the new generation of Barracuda Class submarines which are being built by DCNS for the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA, Direction générale de l’armement) – on behalf of the French Navy.

The nuclear propelled submarines are designed to replace the Rubis Class and will become a key component of the French Navy’s force projection assets. With a length of 99 metres and diameter of almost 9 metres, the submarines will have a diving depth of over 350 metres and a top speed of over 25 knots.