The next Gen in Sub Rescue
We proudly present the 4th Generation of Submarine Rescue System from JFD.
Pushing the boundaries of possibility; Agile addresses the biggest challenges faced by Navies globally.
Advanced system design optimised for rapid and flexible mobilisation.
JFD - 40 years of experience
JFD is the world leader in supply of Submarine Rescue equipment and In Support Services to some of the World’s largest and most notable Navies including NATO, Australia, Singapore and India. Our mission, which has stood since the company’s inception in 1983 by the late Roger Chapman, is to enhance the safety of those who spend their lives subsea, and we are committed to working alongside our customers to help address their current challenges.
A big part of what we do is
manufacture systems and maintain them...
The Agile design considers both of these requirements based on in-depth knowledge and experience.
Design Drivers
Design Through
Experience
Agile is the evolution through JFD’s 40 years working within Submarine Rescue. We maintain and operate the World’s most notable Submarine Rescue systems and have dedicated the time to understand and overcome the challenges.
Rapid Mobilisation to Vessels
of Opportunity (VOO's)
Reduces and simplifies embarkation phase onto a vessel through concurrent sub-assembly, reduced ship interfaces and optimised process implementation. Maximises suitable VOOs to host the Submarine Rescue System.
A completely Modular and Containerised system
Containerised to increase flexibility and configuration options for transport and embarkation; enhances ability to respond efficiently to any DISSUB incident.
Future-Proofed
with the latest technology
Incorporating proven state-of-the-art technology; Agile enhances operational performance through reliability and safety. The design is ‘future-proofed’ ready for advances in automation and other emerging technologies.
A profound improvement in transportability
The first system capable of transport within a commercial Aircraft significantly increasing air transport options in the time of need. Road transport options also enhanced through optimised system footprint.
Simplification
Reduced complexity to improve core operations, increase system maintainability and provided improved resistance to obsolescence.
Design Through Experience
No other organisation can boast the number of hours dived, mobilisations and exercises completed.
All this experience goes into the design to provide an optimal, low-risk solution.
Trusted Builder
we are the
JFD is a trusted submarine builder with a comprehensive manufacturing infrastructure and supply chain.
A completely Modular
and Containerised System
Increased Flexibility
Containerised to increase flexibility and configuration options for transport and embarkation; enhances ability to respond efficiently to any DISSUB incident.
A Profound Improvement
in Transportability
"Agile is the first system capable of transport within a commercial Aircraft significantly increasing air transport options in the time of need."
Road transport options are also enhanced throughout an optimised system footprint.
Commercial Aircraft
The Agile system's weight and dimensions are optimised to be suitable for more vessels including commercial aircraft
*subject to detailed survey of aircraft being carried out
** Aircraft not drawn to scale. For illustrative purposes only
*** Limited availability relates to current geopolitical issues.
The compact AGILE system is optimized to maximise the number of available suitable aircraft for transportation.
The AGILE system is unique in its ability to be easily transported via commercial aircraft which provides significantly increased transport options.
An Illustration of how the containerised Agile System can be loaded onto commercial aircraft, further increasing it's portability and the number of Vessels of Opportunity available when a DISSUB emergency occurs.
Minimises Trucks
A more compact system requires less logistically, resulting in a simplified and Agile solution to a DISSUB emergency.
Every aspect of the rescue has been carefully considered for optimal performance.
Air Transport Pallets
Agile is designed for use with Air Transport pallets
making it easier to load equipment onto aircraft quickly
Rapid Mobilisation to
Vessels of Opportunity (VOOs)
Agile reduces and simplifies the embarkation phase onto a vessel through concurrent sub-assembly, reduced ship interfaces and optimised process implementation.
The Agile System maximises the number of suitable VOOs to host the Submarine Rescue System.
Minimises cranes and welders & reduces system interfaces meaning a simplified and reduced mobilisation time...
CONOPS Versatility
Agile is designed for different CONOPS (concepts of Operations) depending on the DISSUB (Disabled Submarine) circumstance and VOO (Vessels of Opportunity) available.
Future-Proofed with
the Latest Technology
Incorporating proven state-of-the-art technology; Agile enhances operational performance through reliability and safety. The design is ‘future-proofed’ ready for advances in automation and other emerging technologies.
Technology
The Agile System incorporates technology transferred from the Commercial Diving industry and JFD brands Divex and Fathom Systems enabling enhanced atmosphere monitoring, environmental conditioning and hyperbaric monitoring capability.
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Agile offers a no-compromise solution which takes the best of our proven Third Generation Rescue System and enhances technology, transportation and mobilisation capability to directly address one of the biggest rescue challenges faced by Navies globally; getting to the DISSUB in time.
Autonomy and Automation
Multiple systems will become automated, bringing increased safety and efficiency to the system.
Mixed Gas Capability
Addressing one of the worlds major capability gaps in submarine Rescue.
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Using proven technology to provide a mixed gas capability to truly address people under pressure.
Working with
Redundancy
for a safer system
Power
Supply
Redundancy
Module
Power
Supply
Simplification
The Agile system reduces complexity to improve core operations, increase system maintainability and provided improved resistance to obsolescence.
Simplicity built in.
The Agile System removes the reliance on bespoke or modified equipment, thus reducing the risk of obsolescence and high costs to a customer through life
The Agile System removes the reliance on bespoke or modified equipment,
thus reducing the risk of obsolescence and high costs to a customer through life
System Analysis
Air Transportable via commercial Aircraft
Maximise available VOOs
Optimised VOO Mobilisation
In-Water Manoeuvrability
Rapid Cycle Time
