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17/02/2022
JFD to support Republic of Korea Navy during DSAR-5 Midlife Refit

JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets, and part of James Fisher and Sons plc, further strengthens their relationship with the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN), with a contract to supply parts for their Deep Search and Rescue Vehicle, DSAR-5, which will undergo a midlife refit this year.

07/02/2022
JFD successfully completes NSRS Golden Arrow exercise 2021

JFD successfully completed a comprehensive submarine rescue exercise to mobilise the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS). The exercise, titled Golden Arrow, was the first deployment of the whole rescue spread since September 2019 and the first sea deployment of the new fibre optic video and voice communications network upgrade developed and installed by JFD.

04/02/2022
JFD wins Award for Diver Health Monitoring technology

Dr Fraser Stewart won in the Engineering Excellence category at the 2021 Innovate UK KTP Awards. Led by Fraser, the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between JFD Fathom Systems and the University of Strathclyde won in the Engineering Excellence category for its wearable health monitoring solution for saturation divers.

31/01/2022
JFD welcomes RAdm (Ret) John Weale, CB, OBE, as Senior Defence Advisor

JFD 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.

22/12/2021
Christmas shut down dates 2021

Office shut down information for 2021.

07/12/2021
JFD appoints Managing Director for Asia

JFD 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 sustainable growth within these key market areas.

22/11/2021
JFD Australia announces new managing director

JFD Australia announces new managing director in a further strengthening of its local commitment

11/08/2021
Minister for International Trade visits JFD

JFD was delighted to host a visit from Ranil Jayawardena, UK Minister for International Trade, at its office in Glasgow on Tuesday 20 July.

05/07/2021
JFD awarded MOD capability support contract

JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets and part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has been awarded a contract, in excess of £20million, by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to be the provider of a novel capability support contract for the Astute class submarine.
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