
JFD, a part of James Fisher and Sons, is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine rescue and hyperbaric technical solutions and services.
We have an unrivalled pedigree and customer understanding within the underwater environment built upon 40 years of providing support, availability and trusted services to our global clients.
JFD has grown to become a truly global company and has established global operations, enabling us to respond with trained and experienced personnel to customer demand anywhere in the world.
We continue to invest in the development of systems, technologies and innovations that continue to break new ground, respond to the ever-changing customer environment and ensure the highest standards in safety and quality in protecting life at sea.

Submarine rescue: rapid-response capability on a global scale
We operate the world’s most comprehensive submarine rescue services - supporting national and international programmes with fast, reliable mobilisation and proven equipment.
We design, manufacture and operate full-system rescue solutions including air-transportable vehicles, launch and recovery systems, hyperbaric reception and transfer under pressure chamber facilities. Our teams also provide training, through-life engineering and real-world operational support at high levels of availability.

Defence diving: life-support systems engineered for the most demanding environments
At JFD we manufacture and deliver a comprehensive range of military grade defence diving solutions from combat and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) systems to advanced rebreathers, saturation diving, and bespoke mission specific solutions.
Our modular rebreather systems are trusted by defence divers worldwide for their safety, adaptability and endurance - supporting operations from deep mine clearance to shallow covert tasks.
With operations spanning the globe, we combine engineering expertise, operational understanding, and in-field experience to deliver solutions that protect lives and mission success.

Tactical delivery vehicles – optimised for your mission profile
JFD’s Tactical delivery vehicles primarily exist to facilitate the insertion and extraction of special operations forces and equipment.
Our vehicles are surface or subsurface crafts, each optimised for a particular deployment method or mission profile, providing tactical life support, diver vehicle integration and engineered payloads for special forces applications.
Users benefit from enhanced operational flexibility, increased safety during missions, and the ability to adapt swiftly to changing environments, ensuring mission success and peace of mind.

Submarine platforms – delivering critical capabilities for safe, effective submarine operations
Built around escape and rescue, pressurised ingress and egress, and environmental management, our solutions support submariners, special forces and underwater vehicles across the full submarine lifecycle.
From design and build to integration, training and in service support, JFD is a trusted partner for mission ready submarine platforms.

Commercial diving – Setting the global standard in commercial diving for over 40 years
JFD is a trusted leader in subsea safety and commercial diving solutions worldwide. More than an equipment provider, we support diving operations end to end through specialist training, rigorous testing, in‑service and emergency support, advanced engineering, and expert consultancy.
Backed by decades of experience and highly skilled teams, we deliver innovative, cost‑effective solutions with uncompromising quality and a steadfast commitment to our customers.
Why partner with us
We help defence teams operate with confidence in high-consequence subsea environments - bringing together technical leadership, operational insight and global delivery capability.


Trusted by NATO and Tier 1 navies

Full-system end-to-end capability offering

In-house design, testing, manufacturing, commissioning and training capabilities

Global support through life delivery services assuring high levels of operational readiness
Ensuring mission readiness and operational effectiveness
Case studies
We help defence teams operate with confidence in high-consequence subsea environments

Delivering High-Readiness Submarine Rescue for the Indian Navy
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Submarine Rescue Services for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)
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Submarine Rescue Services for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)
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Extending the Life of Sweden’s Submarine Rescue Capability – URF MKII
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Akademik Tofiq Ismayilov (ATI) Saturation Diving Vessel
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LumiraDx Medical Equipment Altitude Testing
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ANSTI CSTF Diving Regulator Testing
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Remote hydrostatic pressure testing for subsea cables
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News
Latest updates, technical insights and operational news from our defence division

JFD announces new Managing Director in Australia
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JFD Global and Larsen & Toubro sign strategic agreement
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Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, Secretary of State for Scotland visits the new home of the NATO Submarine Rescue System
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JFD Australia continues to expand its defence industry presence
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Australia's submarine rescue system in safe hands as JFD Australia locks in contract extension
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JFD expands long term partnership with Indian Navy strengthening underwater capabilities
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Australia’s Submarine Rescue System in safe hands as JFD Australia locks in contract extension
Read articleJFD secures contract with TechnipFMC enhancing portable hyperbaric rescue capability and global support of diver safety
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Whether you're planning a new capability programme or strengthening existing systems, we’re ready to support your goals.

