JFD Global

🌊 JFD at the IMCA Global Summit 2024 🌊 Our team was proud to attend this year’s IMCA Global Summit, reinforcing JFD’s legacy of over in supporting the diving industry. For over 40 years we’ve been a trusted partner through decades of growth and innovation, standing by the industry as it evolves. The diving industry continues to play a critical role across offshore energy production, including renewables such as offshore wind and the push for sustainability is driving changes in manufacturing and operations and we are keen to ensure our offering reflects these demands. It was inspiring to hear safety and innovation emphasised through talks by Chris Lemons, Todd Conklin, and Kevin Barron. Attracting and developing new talent is also critical for the future of the industry, and Nicki Vass, JFD Sales, Product and Service Manager, as part of the Energy Institute Young Professionals Network Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands Branch, is passionate about fostering the next generation of diving professionals. #DivingIndustry #EnergyTransition #Safety #Sustainability #IMCAGlobalSummit

Robert Hales proudly represented JFD at last week’s round table discussing the vital role of mid-tier defence companies in UK defence and export success alongside industry and government leaders. ADS Group Ltd #DefenceInnovation #UKDefence #ExportSuccess

At JFD, we are proud to recognise the hard work and achievements of our team members as they continue to grow and thrive within our organisation. This week, we celebrate Ryan Boyce as he wins an award for his dedication and success as part of our Lean Six Sigma training program. Ryan joined JFD in 2020 through the James Fisher and Sons plc graduate scheme and has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment, leading to his recent promotion to Defence Sales Executive. Across James Fisher, we are committed to investing in our people, equipping them with the tools and training they need to drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction across the business. Lean Six Sigma is just one of the ways we are working to empower our teams to achieve operational excellence and foster a culture of improvement. Congratulations to Ryan and to all our staff participating in this transformative program - your dedication is driving meaningful change across the company! #TeamJFD #Training #PersonalDevelopment

Last week we welcomed Sir Chris Gardner CEO of the Submarine Delivery Agency and Cdre Paul Dunn, Commander Submarine Flotilla, to our new Defence support facility in Glasgow. As a provider of submarine rescue solutions to multiple global navies including UK, France, Norway, Australia, US, Singapore, India and the Republic of Korea we are committed to continually enhancing our services through innovation, knowledge and best practice. It was fantastic to discuss the challenges faced as submarine operations rapidly evolve and reinforce our commitment to providing world-class solutions and trusted partnerships, working together to safeguard submariners globally. #SubmarineRescue #SDA #Collaboration

We have been asked ‘what do Tactical Diving Vehicles (TDVs) offer beyond Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs)?’ For many reasons TDVs are redefining the landscape of discrete and covert littoral operations. TDVs like the JFD Shadow Seal and Carrier Seal offer multi-mode operation – surface, semi-submerged and fully submerged. This flexibility greatly reduces the vehicle’s signature, enabling covert infiltration and exfiltration in high threat environments either alongside submarine or surface ship capability or completely independently. Our TDVs are operable from a wide range of insertion and extraction platforms, including launch from a submerged platform, naval vessels, civilian craft, and even aircraft, however their ability to also operate completely independently of a host platform due to their long-range, over-the-horizon capability provides SOF units with an independent operational advantage, reducing the need to expose high-value assets to unnecessary risks. For navies without submarine support, TDVs present a cost-effective alternative, bridging critical capability gaps and extending the reach of maritime SOF operations. Their versatility and lower cost compared to larger platforms make TDVs an ideal choice for rapid response, coastal defence, and protection of critical national infrastructure. Contact our team to explore how TDVs are empowering maritime SOF with unmatched operational flexibility and effectiveness: enquiries@jfdglobal.com #TacticalDiving #UnderwaterBattlespace #SwimmerDeliveryVehicles

In September 2024, JFD proudly participated in Dynamic Monarch 24, one of the world’s most challenging international submarine rescue exercises. Supporting the NSRS system, we showcased its specialist expertise as one of the most capable submarine rescue systems globally. Following mobilisation from its home in Scotland to Norway, the NSRS system successfully conducted multiple operations and rescue scenarios, including mates with Swedish and Norwegian submarines and dry transfer of personnel. Dynamic Monarch 24 was not just a platform to demonstrate our capabilities but also an essential exercise for skill enhancement, interoperability, and strengthening collective expertise across the industry. As the submarine industry continues to evolve, having a robust and proven rescue capability is vital to ensure the best possible procedures and assistance are ready if ever needed. JFD is incredibly proud to build on over 40 years of submarine rescue experience and to have demonstrated our expertise during this vital exercise. Read more here: https://direc.to/mWPS #submarinerescue #NATO #TeamJFD  

JFD is proud to announce a significant expansion of its partnership with the Indian defence forces through a new contract aimed at strengthening the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities. This contract is of great importance to JFD on a global scale, and especially to our presence in India, which is already providing critical Submarine Rescue services to the Indian Navy from our facilities on the West and East coasts of India. We extend our gratitude to the Indian Navy for the further development of our long term partnership. Read more: https://ow.ly/Z7pl50U6Zp5

The JFD team is live on the Underwater Intervention Pavilion on day 2 of the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, the largest global gathering of professionals across the maritime sector highlighting innovative solutions and advancements. Showcasing our latest capabilities across both commercial and defence underwater sectors, we are looking forward to discussing the current challenges facing the rapidly evolving underwater industry, and how we can apply and adapt our trusted and proven technologies to help our customers fulfil both their current and future requirements. Stop by our stand [UI 4038] to meet our representatives and discuss how JFD can support your next mission or project... #JFD #InternationalWorkboatShow #UnderwaterIntervention #CommercialDiving #DefenceSolutions

Congratulations to Hanwha Ocean (HWO), Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) on the successful completion and acceptance of the next-generation submarine rescue vessel, ASR-II ‘Ganghwado’. JFD is honoured to have supported this complex program working with all stakeholders to bring this incredible capability together. In addition to supplying our proven Third Generation Submarine Rescue System, JFD leveraged its 40 years of expertise in submarine rescue, to help design, integrate and operate the moonpool Launch and Recovery System (LARS) – a compound engineering challenge overcome through close collaboration and specialist expertise. We are proud to have been a key integrator in making this capability a reality and look forward to continued support for ROKN and HWO in the future. #Collaboration #SubmarineRescue #LaunchandRecovery #TeamJFD

Our JFD team in Sweden recently hosted a senior leadership visit taking a ‘deep dive’ into our Tactical Diving Vehicle product line, from design and engineering through to production. The visit was a critical opportunity to align and strengthen our collective vision for the future, ensuring that every level of our team is focused on delivering innovative, future-ready solutions that meet our customers’ evolving needs. As underwater operations become more complex, our TDVs represent a crucial capability in the evolving underwater battlespace and littoral manoeuvre. This strengthened alignment means our customers can trust in a team dedicated to supporting their long-term goals, equipped to deliver advanced solutions and world-class expertise. #TeamJFD #Defence #TacticalDivingVehicles #Innovation #UnderwaterBattlespace