
Planning and assurance services that strengthen rescue readiness and support rapid response in a distressed submarine incident
Supporting emergency response planning
In a submarine emergency, time is critical and rescue outcomes depend on proven compatibility between rescue assets and the distressed submarine. Rescue seat certification supports emergency response planning by confirming the rescue seat is structurally and dimensionally suitable for mating with a rescue submersible in line with current NATO requirements.
JFD delivers a structured certification process that produces clear documentation for national authorities and rescue asset operators, helping reduce operational risk and improve preparedness before an incident occurs.

Why this service supports emergency response planning?
- Rescue seat certification is a practical readiness measure that helps align people, process and equipment before a callout.
- Recognises full compliance or non-compliance to ANEP and MNEP 85 and 85.1 requirements
- Verifies rescue seat structural integrity and key dimensions needed for safe SRV mating
- Identifies design limitations, obstructions and other factors that could impact operations
- Provides an ANEP 85.1 compliant Technical Data Package to support integration into global rescue frameworks
- Includes computer modelling, physical survey, quality assurance, outcomes documentation and delivery support
- Offers tailored survey types to suit first of class seats, repeat surveys and recertification needs

Rescue seat certification process
JFD’s certification process supports emergency response planning by confirming rescue seat readiness against the most current NATO standard and by producing documentation that can be shared with rescue asset operating nations.
Prerequisites
- As built drawings of the rescue seat and supporting structure
- Material documentation including material certificates and welding records
- Maintenance plan and maintenance records
Survey and outputs
- First of class design survey and detailed structural analysis where applicable
- Physical survey covering external dimensions, plate thickness, plate flatness, operation and obstructions, hold down points and additional fittings
- Quality assurance, outcomes and documentation, delivery and assistance with owner discussions
- Technical Data Package produced in accordance with ANEP 85.1 to support rescue asset integration
- Optional SRV skirt interface assessment and operations assessment to clarify how nonconformities impact SRV operating envelopes
Case studies
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Advanced Submarine Rescue for the Republic of Korea Navy
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Indian Navy Submarine Rescue System Trials
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