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 
Material
  • Marine grade stainless steel 316
  • Polypropylene web straps WSL 125kg 
  • Stainless steel shackles 
  • High strength screw grate or snap lock carabiners in anodised stainless steel or marine grade aluminium 
  • Nylon rop

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. 
James Fisher is a global supplier of trusted engineering services across the industries we serve, with an unrivalled ability to develop innovative solutions that meet the constantly developing needs of our customers operating in challenging environments.
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