JFD

• Date: 11/04/2024
• Company: JFD

JFD demonstrates excellence in Submarine Rescue operations during Rescuex West 24 exercise, underlining commitment to assured availability, safety and training

Taking place in the waters off Arran, Scotland, during difficult weather conditions, JFD successfully mobilised the NSRS rescue system proving system competence  JFD demonstrates its commitment to subsea safety and further proves its position as the world leading submarine rescue service provider  This exercise also provided the opportunity for training to maintain competency of operational…

• Date: 05/02/2024
• Company: JFD

Andrew Bowie MP visits JFD Westhill to see a global success story in the underwater industry

JFD showcased its local community impact highlighting JFD’s contributions over the past 40 years for local employment, economic growth, industry technology, safety and community engagement  JFD demonstrated its world-leading life support system, COBRA, which plays a pioneering role improving safety for those who work subsea  Andrew met the next generation of JFD’s team, including…

• Date: 15/12/2023
• Company: JFD

JFD Australia Demonstrates Its World Leading Submarine Rescue System

JFD Australia, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, the proven, trusted and reliable provider of Australia’s submarine rescue capability for the past 15 years, has successfully demonstrated its world-class rescue system during annual ocean exercises, White Carillon, off the coast of Perth, Western Australia. Over a two-week period, the system completed a range of simulated rescues using underwater…

• Date: 27/06/2023
• Company: JFD

JFD launches its Fourth Generation Submarine Rescue System ‘Agile’ marking a step change in response time, mobilisation and safety when reacting to Distressed Submarine incidents

JFD is proud to unveil its ‘Agile’ Submarine Rescue System (SRS)

JFD is proud to unveil its ‘Agile’ Submarine Rescue System (SRS), based on 40 years’ experience, which marks a significant enhancement in available transport options, mobilisation configurations and system safety when responding to a Distressed Submarine (DISSUB) incident. For the first time, a full SRS can be transported via commercial aircraft; drastically increasing the range of air transport…

• Date: 29/09/2022
• Company: JFD

JFD achieves Deep Dive to over 600 metres in Norway during Northern Sun exercise

JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets and part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has completed the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) exercise, Northern Sun, in Norway, including a Deep Dive to over 600 metres for recertification with Lloyd’s Register.  In April this year, the NSRS was successfully mobilised from Leith in the UK onto…

• Date: 06/09/2022
• Company: JFD

Saab Kockums AB contract with GDA Sverige and JFD Sweden for HSwMS Belos ‘Digital Diver Communications System’ upgrade

JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets and part of James Fisher and Sons plc, is delighted to have been contracted to provide a Digital Diver Communications System to be used on board the Swedish Navy’s submarine rescue vessel, HSwMS Belos. The project involves the supply of JFD’s Fathom Systems branded ‘Digital Diver…

• Date: 21/07/2022
• Company: JFD

JFD completes three consecutive Submarine Rescue Exercises in Quarter One 2022

JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets and part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has supported three international submarine rescue operations in the first quarter of 2022. JFD facilitated these exercises across the globe against the backdrop of the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic, with one exercise taking place in Australia and two in the…

• Date: 25/05/2022
• Company: JFD

JFD surveys US vessels with the aim of providing further submarine rescue assurance to the US Navy

JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets and part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has recently undertaken its first Vessel of Opportunity (VOO) surveys in the United States, on vessels whom may be designated Submarine Rescue Motherships (MOSHIPs) operated by/for the US Navy. JFD was contracted to complete VOO assessments for the US…

• Date: 08/04/2022
• Company: JFD

JFD awarded contract by Navantia to support Spanish Navy’s new Submarine Rescue Mothership

JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets and part of James Fisher and Sons plc, was awarded a contract by Navantia to conduct a Ship Survey and Suitability Assessment of the Spanish Navy’s new Submarine Rescue Mothership (BAM-IS).  Navantia, the Spanish state-owned military shipbuilding company, is in the process of completing the…

• Date: 23/03/2022
• Company: JFD

JFD awarded MOD Emergency Stores Support Receiving System contract

JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets and part of James Fisher and Sons plc, was awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), to manufacture and supply critical Emergency Stores Support Receiving Systems for their submarines and Escape Training Facility.  JFD has designed and built Emergency Life Support Stores (ELSS)…

• Date: 03/03/2022
• Company: JFD

JFD signs strategic partnership with Blue Tide Marine offering enhanced maritime capability into the Americas in the subsea domain

JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets and part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has today announced a strategic partnership with Blue Tide Marine (BTM), an undersea training and capability development centre for the Americas.  Through the partnership, JFD North America, a subsidiary of JFD Global, and BTM will be able to offer…

• Date: 01/02/2022
• Company: JFD

JFD welcomes RAdm (Ret) John Weale, CB, OBE, as Senior Defence Advisor

JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets and part of James Fisher and Sons plc, is pleased to welcome Retired Rear Admiral John Weale, CB, OBE, as Senior Defence Advisor to support the company’s continued growth within both the UK and international defence markets. RAdm Weale (Ret) has gained over 35 years’ experience within the…

• Date: 09/12/2021
• Company: JFD

JFD appoints Managing Director for Asia to strengthen local services

JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets and part of James Fisher and Sons plc, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sunil V. Uchil as Managing Director Asia. This promotion will not only strengthen relationships and enhance support for JFD’s existing clients in the region, but will also enable JFD to build long term and…

• Date: 12/08/2021
• Company: JFD

Minister for International Trade visits JFD

JFD hosts visit from UK Minister for International Trade at subsea manufacturing headquarters in Scotland The visit, supported by The Department of International Trade in Scotland, showcased the company’s expertise and trade contribution Minister able to observe current build status of three submarine rescue vehicles, the simultaneous construction of which is a world firs JFD, the world…

• Date: 06/07/2021
• Company: JFD

JFD awarded capability support contract for UK MOD Astute class submarine

Four-year contract to provide life support services for Astute class submarines.

Four-year contract to provide life support services for Astute class submarines. Delivered by JFD’s dedicated submarine solutions division. JFD selected as an experienced and trusted prime defence contractor providing the best solutions to enhance availability. JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets and part of James Fisher…

• Date: 21/06/2021
• Company: JFD

JFD demonstrates world-class capabilities during successful NATO Submarine Rescue System exercise

NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) successfully deployed as part of the latest ‘in-water’ training exercise Exercise demonstrates JFD’s proven capability to instantly respond to submarines in distress at any location worldwide in order to save lives JFD continues to provide world-leading submarine rescue support against the COVID backdrop JFD, the world-leading underwater capability…

• Date: 15/06/2021
• Company: JFD

JFD is developing a state-of-the-art communications upgrade for the NATO Submarine Rescue System

JFD’s bespoke solution, delivered through subsidiary Fathom Systems, will enable first direct visual communications with rescuees from within the Submarine Rescue Vehicle. The communications upgrade will enhance treatment by allowing medical assessments to be made before rescuees arrive on the surface  JFD continues to deliver the required levels of support, availability and assurance to the…

• Date: 21/05/2021
• Company: JFD

JFD celebrates a decade of successful ocean exercises for Australia’s world-class submarine rescue system

JFD completes ten years of participation in the Royal Australian Navy’s Black Carillon submarine rescue exercises

JFD completes ten years of participation in the Royal Australian Navy’s Black Carillon submarine rescue exercises The rigorous testing which underpins the annual Black Carillons, ensures global certification of this important sovereign capability Replicating real-life emergencies, these exercises help to ensure that JFD is “rescue ready” at 12 hours’ notice to respond to a disabled submarine…