Emergency rebreathing apparatus shortlisted

The shortlisting showcases JFD’s commitment to providing safe and effective capabilities for divers working in the world’s most challenging underwater environments, demonstrated in the COBRA (Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus) set.

The Offshore Achievement Awards encourage innovation and collaboration in the oil and gas and renewables industry in the North Sea. The winner of the HSE Innovation Award will be selected based on several factors, including how the technology supports business/industry health, safety or sustainability and creates new business opportunities as a result.

Until now, the industry standard for the provision of emergency breathing gas has been limited to just a few minutes through use of conventional bailout cylinders. As a direct response to the urgent need to drive significant improvements in safety standards, JFD developed the COBRA rebreather set, which provides an advanced emergency bailout provision. This greatly extends the supply of emergency breathing gas, providing a supply of up to 33 minutes at a depth of 120 metres, compared with approximately 7.5 minutes on conventional bailout at the same depth.

By Jake Frith