Reliable supply delivery for submarine survival operations.
JFD’s Emergency Life Support Stores (ELSS) Pods are engineered for safe transfer of essential supplies to a DISSUB (Distressed Submarine), extending onboard life support until rescue can be carried out.
Machined from marine-grade aluminium and fully Lloyd’s Register certified, JFD’s ELSS Pods are used globally by navies operating a wide variety of submarine classes. Compact, intuitive, and mission-ready, they enable effective ELSS intervention through ROVs, small submersibles, or divers—without obstructing the escape hatch.
Further Information
- Integrated Lever Design - Eliminates the need for specialist tools—submariners can open the pod directly, reducing loose equipment and simplifying operations.
- Reduced Length - Shortened profile makes the pods easier to handle within tight Rescue Tower environments.
- Polyurethane Elastomer Cover - Durable lower hemisphere cover ensures easier grip and handling in challenging conditions.
| Length | Including handle | 970mm |
| Diameter | Maximum overall diameter | 350mm |
| Minimum internal diameter | 300mm | |
| In Air Weight | <60kg | |
| Certified Operating Depth | 610kg | |
| Test Pressure | 960msw | |
| Pressure Hull Material | Aluminium 6082/5083 | |
| ELSS Payload | 25kg | |
| STANAG | ANEP/MNEP 85 | |
| Classification Society | Lloyd's Register Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Submersibles and Diving Systems | |
| Pressure Vessel Code | PD5500:2009 Specification for Unfired Fusion Welded Pressure Vessels |
Complete System Integration
JFD’s ELSS Pods are part of a broader, fully integrated emergency response system:
- ELSS Pod Bags: Specially designed to receive pods safely within the escape tower.
- ROV Specialist Tooling: Enables controlled recovery and deployment.
- ROV Pod Deployment Crate: Holds multiple pre-loaded pods, allowing rapid seabed operations without ROV surfacing.
- ISO ELSS Container: Houses all necessary equipment and ensures stable deployment from support vessels in high-sea conditions.
JFD has delivered over 30 ELSS Pods to naval forces around the world—ensuring dependable performance when lives depend on it.
Talk to our submarine rescue experts to find the right configuration for your vessel or fleet.
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