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.

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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