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ELSS pods and bags
JFD's emergency life support stores (ELSS) are used to transfer supplies to a DISSUB, in order to augment the on board life support provision until a rescue can be effected.
JFD’s machined aluminium pods are designed, manufactured and tested to ANEP/MNEP 85, and fully Lloyd’s Register certified for peace of mind.
JFD's emergency life support stores pods are used to transfer supplies to a DISSUB, in order to augment the onboard life support provision until a rescue can be effected.
JFD’s machined aluminium pods are designed, manufactured and tested to ANEP/MNEP 85, and fully Lloyd’s Register certified for peace of mind.
They are utilised in the escape hatch of a DISSUB to safely receive ELSS pods posted by an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) or diver, without the risk of obstructing the hatch. JFD's pod bags are in operation worldwide on an array of different submarine classes. While the principal design remains consistent, the fitment of each is tailored for each specific hatch type.
JFD also provides specialist tooling for ROVs, and support containers which facilitate the safe handling of ELSS assets.
Length |
Min. internal diameter |
Max. internal diameter |
In air weight | Certified operating depth |
Test pressure |
Pressure hull material |
ELSS payload |
Compliance |
Classification society |
Pressure vessel code |
970 mm inc. handle |
300 mm |
350 mm |
|
610 msw |
960 msw |
Aluminium 6082/5083 |
25 kg |
ANEP/MNEP 85 |
Lloyd's regulations for classification of submersibles |
PD5500:2009 Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels |
JFD’s pod posting bags allow the safe delivery and recovery of ELSS assets to and from a DISSUB’s escape tower. Once posted, and with hatches shut and drained, ELSS pods can be securely lowered into the submarine using the provided lowering mechanism, without the risk of flooding the tower.
Each pod bag is designed and built in compliance with ANEP/MNEP 85, and has been load-tested and certified for the receipt of a fully-flooded ELSS pod. Safety is further enhanced by the design’s dual-redundant load path.
For ease of stowage each pod posting bag is packaged within its own case.
In order to safely handle ELSS Pods, JFD provides specialist tooling for intervention ROV’s. The Pod grab has been designed for simple, reliable operation and can be fitted to most work-class ROVs.
JFD provides ELSS containers that allow a complete ELSS support package to be easily transported by land, sea and air. JFD’s containers are certified for air transportation and optimised for rapid mobilisation to a vessel of opportunity.
JFD's emergency life support stores pods are used to transfer supplies to a DISSUB, in order to augment the onboard life support provision until a rescue can be effected.
JFD’s machined aluminium pods are designed, manufactured and tested to ANEP/MNEP 85, and fully Lloyd’s Register certified for peace of mind.
They are utilised in the escape hatch of a DISSUB to safely receive ELSS pods posted by an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) or diver, without the risk of obstructing the hatch. JFD's pod bags are in operation worldwide on an array of different submarine classes. While the principal design remains consistent, the fitment of each is tailored for each specific hatch type.
JFD also provides specialist tooling for ROVs, and support containers which facilitate the safe handling of ELSS assets.
Length |
Min. internal diameter |
Max. internal diameter |
In air weight | Certified operating depth |
Test pressure |
Pressure hull material |
ELSS payload |
Compliance |
Classification society |
Pressure vessel code |
970 mm inc. handle |
300 mm |
350 mm |
|
610 msw |
960 msw |
Aluminium 6082/5083 |
25 kg |
ANEP/MNEP 85 |
Lloyd's regulations for classification of submersibles |
PD5500:2009 Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels |
JFD’s pod posting bags allow the safe delivery and recovery of ELSS assets to and from a DISSUB’s escape tower. Once posted, and with hatches shut and drained, ELSS pods can be securely lowered into the submarine using the provided lowering mechanism, without the risk of flooding the tower.
Each pod bag is designed and built in compliance with ANEP/MNEP 85, and has been load-tested and certified for the receipt of a fully-flooded ELSS pod. Safety is further enhanced by the design’s dual-redundant load path.
For ease of stowage each pod posting bag is packaged within its own case.
In order to safely handle ELSS Pods, JFD provides specialist tooling for intervention ROV’s. The Pod grab has been designed for simple, reliable operation and can be fitted to most work-class ROVs.
JFD provides ELSS containers that allow a complete ELSS support package to be easily transported by land, sea and air. JFD’s containers are certified for air transportation and optimised for rapid mobilisation to a vessel of opportunity.