JFD’s rescue systems capability spans end-to-end delivery designing, building, integrating and sustaining submarine rescue solutions built for rapid mobilisation and demanding operating environments.  

From proven in-service systems through to next-generation capability development, JFD supports customers with solutions that are aligned to operational needs and can be maintained and assured through life. 

• End-to-end capability: design, manufacture, integration, installation, operation, maintenance, training and in-service support.  
• Proven system pedigree across multiple national and multinational rescue programmes (e.g., NSRS, ISRS, and other national systems).  
• System design focused on rapid and flexible mobilisation (e.g., newer-generation “Agile” rescue system approach). 

A rescue system is only as effective as the mobilisation chain behind it. JFD helps navies reduce risk to Time to First Rescue (TTFR) by proactively checking the readiness of airports and mobilisation ports (MOPORTs), identifying constraints before an emergency callout occurs.  

This is complemented by services that strengthen compatibility and deployment confidence across international rescue frameworks — including rescue seat certification to current NATO standards and rapid identification of suitable vessels of opportunity to host mobilisation assets 

• Airport & MOPORT assurance: proactive readiness assessments covering infrastructure, logistics and constraints that can delay mobilisation.  
• Rescue seat certification: verification against ANEP/MNEP 85/85.1, including surveys, data packages and compatibility assurance.  
• Vessel of opportunity (VOO) database: continuously updated global tracking to rapidly identify suitable MOSHIP candidates (incl. technical details like deck area, cranes and DP), with 5,000+ vessels actively tracked 

JFD provides integrated rescue services and training designed to improve operational readiness supporting navies with specialist capability that can be activated quickly and executed safely under pressure. 

For broader submarine escape, rescue, abandonment and survival (SMERAS) needs, JFD can support equipment provision, training, operational support, personnel resourcing and through-life services — including policy/capability reviews and inspections — helping both established and emerging submarine nations build a robust response framework.  

• Rescue and defence training services aligned to critical response scenarios.  
• SMERAS support across studies, designs, equipment, training, facilities, personnel resourcing and integrated logistics support. 
• Benchmarking and review options (e.g., capability reviews and inspections) to identify gaps and strengthen readiness.