JFD will perform a midlife refit on its Deep Search and Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) supplied to the Republic of Korea Navy.
The underwater capability provider, which is part of James Fisher and Sons plc, is fulfilling its ongoing contract to supply parts for the DSAR-5, which entered into service with the RoKN in 2008.
“We are delighted to continue to offer in-service support to the RoKN, ensuring our submarine rescue systems are maintained to the highest safety level,” said Alistair Wilson, strategy, sales & marketing director, JFD.
“JFD’s deep search and rescue submarine rescue vehicles are designed and built with over 25 years of submarine rescue operational experience. We are proud to be able to offer our customers with parts, systems and services such as training, alongside our innovative submarine escape and rescue solutions.”
Overhaul
DSAR-5 is due to undergo an overhaul inspection and major maintenance period and JFD has been contracted by AMC Co Ltd and DSY Co Ltd to supply a range of electrical and mechanical spare parts to sustain the system into the future.
JFD has also signed a contract with the RoKN in 2018, to deliver a new Third Generation Deep Search and Rescue Vehicle (DSRV), which is due to commence sea trials later this year on the Korean ASR-II Submarine Rescue Ship.
The DSRV focuses on efficient design and optimising time to first rescue. It has been designed to maximise battery capacity and operational endurance, while ensuring minimal time is spent recharging the vehicle’s batteries so the DSRV can be quickly deployed in the event of an incident.
“It is exciting to have reached the point where we can start sea trials this year for the RoKN and our third generation submarine rescue system. JFD is at the forefront of submarine escape and rescue solutions that improve safety and preserve life in the event of an emergency. We continue to set new benchmarks and standards and this continuous development is not only our pedigree but how we deliver long-term value to all of our customers,” said Danny Gray, operations director, JFD.
JFD is an established provider to 80 countries and 33 navies worldwide, as well as providing the NATO Submarine Rescue System.
