According to reports in the Royal Navy, qualified captains have run out, according to the Sun. Submarines: 0 Passed the Fresher Command Course in 2025. Surface ships: less than 10 certified, compared to ~35 required per year. Only 3 officers trained to command submarines since 2024, all through overseas courses. The sun is a dubious source though, but the RN seems to be running out on both ships and people, so maybe the shortage doesn't matter all that much on its own.

According to reports in the Royal Navy, qualified captains have run out, according to the Sun. Submarines: 0 Passed the Fresher Command Course in 2025. Surface ships: less than 10 certified, compared to ~35 required per year. Only 3 officers trained to command submarines since 2024, all through overseas courses. The sun is a dubious source though, but the RN seems to be running out on both ships and people, so maybe the shortage doesn't matter all that much on its own.