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JFD Global has been awarded a major contract to enhance the Polish Navy’s diving and submarine rescue capability with advanced dive safety systems.

Artist’s impression of Polish Navy’s Ratownik vessel, provided by PGZ Naval Shipyard

Source: JFD Global

The agreement will see JFD Global deliver a fully classed, integrated hyperbaric chamber complex for Ratownik, the Navy’s newbuild salvage and rescue vessel

The agreement with shipbuilder Polish PGZ Stocznia Wojenna will see JFD Global deliver a fully classed, integrated hyperbaric chamber complex for Ratownik, the Navy’s newbuild salvage and rescue vessel.

The system combines deep saturation diving and submarine rescue functions, reinforcing Poland’s growing investment in marine salvage operations and cutting-edge marine equipment.

“We are proud to support PGZ Stocznia Wojenna and the Polish Navy to deliver this world-class capability,” said Rob Hales, head of defence at James Fisher.

“Combining the shipyard’s shipbuilding experience with our submarine rescue and saturation diving expertise will deliver an exceptional capability for Poland.”

Advanced dive capability

Scheduled for completion in late 2029, Ratownik will be one of the largest ships in the Polish fleet and a key asset for protecting critical underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.

Its advanced diving systems will enable rapid response to disabled submarines in territorial and international waters, significantly strengthening Poland’s marine safety posture.

JFD Global’s long-standing experience managing the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) will ensure the new vessel is fully interoperable with NATO partners.

Ratownik will be equipped for fast mobilisation and global deployment, mirroring the 24/7 rescue readiness JFD maintains for the French, Norwegian and UK Navies.

“PGZ Stocznia Wojenna is committed to delivering this advanced capability for the Polish Navy,” said Marcin Ryngwelski, president of PGZ Stocznia Wojenna.

”Our collaboration with JFD Global brings together our shipbuilding experience with their expertise in complex hyperbaric systems, ensuring NATO-standard interoperability and operational readiness.”