Delivering vital life support, safely and efficiently.
JFD’s ELSS Pod Posting Bags are purpose-built for the safe delivery and recovery of Emergency Life Support Stores (ELSS) pods to and from a DISSUB’s Escape Tower. Designed for performance in the most demanding environments, each pod bag supports full ELSS intervention capability—ensuring life-saving support reaches submariners when it matters most.
Built for Submarine Escape Operations
Each ELSS Pod Posting Bag is designed and manufactured in compliance with ANEP/MNEP 85 standards and load-tested to receive a fully flooded ELSS pod. Safety is engineered into every detail, with a 00enhancing reliability in emergency conditions.
To support rapid response and simplified mobilisation, each bag is packed within its own dedicated valise for ease of stowage and deployment.
Key Features
- Tailored Design: JFD customises every ELSS Pod Posting Bag to suit the exact specifications of each customer’s Escape Tower.
- Mounting Flexibility: Available in both ladder-mounted and coaming-mounted configurations.
Fully Integrated Package:
- Pod bag assembly with all shackles
- Protective valise
- Operations & Maintenance Manual
- Drawing Pack
- Test certificate for pod bag assembly & frame assembly
Further information
- Tailored Design: JFD customises every ELSS Pod Posting Bag to suit the exact specifications of each customer’s Escape Tower.
- Mounting Flexibility: Available in both ladder-mounted and coaming-mounted configurations.
Fully Integrated Package:
- Pod bag assembly with all shackles
- Protective valise
- Operations & Maintenance Manual
- Drawing Pack
- Test certificate for pod bag assembly & frame assembly
| Diameter | Maximum overall diameter | >370mm |
| Minimum internal diameter | >360mm | |
| Length | Overall length including handle | >1100mm |
| Weight & Payload | Weight of assembly | <10kg |
| Safe Working Load | Maximum Load | 120 kg |
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Enhanced ELSS System Support
Additional to the Pods and the housing structure, JFD also supplies a comprehensive suite of components to support ELSS delivery:
- ELSS Pods: Best-in-class design for safe transport of critical life support stores.
- ROV Specialist Tooling: Specialist tooling for Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV).
- ROV Pod Deployment Crate: Enables rapid deployment of multiple pods without ROV surface return.
- ISO ELSS Container: Houses pods, deployment crate, and tooling for streamlined vessel mobilisation—even in rough seas.
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