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

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.

Ensuring mission readiness and operational effectiveness

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Whether you're planning a new capability programme or strengthening existing systems, we’re ready to support your goals.