James Fisher and Sons has supported the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with a fully integrated submarine rescue capability since 2009; ensuring a robust, ready-to-deploy solution that safeguards the lives of submariners in distress. 

Customer challenge 

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) needed a proven, rapidly deployable rescue solution capable of operating across a vast maritime domain. 

The capability had to integrate with RAN procedures, meet stringent regulatory standards and maintain consistently high-readiness.

Solution for our customer 

James Fisher delivered a complete Fly-Away Submarine Rescue System, including the LR5 rescue vehicle, portable handling system and integrated Hyperbaric Suite for up to 88 personnel. 

The package also included a Scorpio SC45 ROV, Side Scan Sonar, SQEP-certified operators and maintainers, plus training, testing and operational support through exercises such as Black Carillion. 

Customer impact 

• Sustained 98% system availability and 24/7 operational support
• Improved rescue readiness through a fully integrated, zero-failure capability 
• Strengthened submarine safety assurance through repeated training operations and Black Carillion exercises