Shadow Seal

Shadow Seal is a unique four man Tactical Diving Vehicle (TDV) design that enables the discrete and covert transportation of four operators and equipment on the surface, semi-submerged or fully submerged.

The Shadow Seal is constructed for both over and underwater transport, two high-power electric motors covertly transport four divers and 450 litre PAX.

Equipped with closed-loop trimming tanks, bow- and trim thruster and underwater navigation system.

With onboard suit heating, CCR compatibility, each sub has the capability to safely and comfortably accomplish the most demanding challenges.

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Operate in the Shadows

Inspired by WW2 Commando Tactics 'Sleeping Beauty'

‘Sleeping Beauty’ was a motorised submersible canoe developed by the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II.

The single man craft was designed to perform clandestine surface and sub-surface reconnaissance or covert attacks and was operationally deployed on a number of occasions.

Following the war there was minimal requirement to further develop these vehicles and they became stories of legend.

However, JFD understands the modern undersea battlespace and recognises the underwater manoeuvre capability a vehicle such as the Sleeping Beauty offers maritime Special Operations Forces (SOF). And so, the Shadow Seal was born.

Using advanced design methods and cutting edge materials, Shadow Seal combines the original Sleeping Beauty concept with modern navigation propulsion and sensor technology to create a unique Tactical Diving Vehicle (TDV) suitable of undertaking a range of complex mission profiles.