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JFD and ST Marine were jointly selected to provide a complete submarine rescue capability to the Republic of Singapore Navy through to 2029.
Designed around JFD's Class-leading DSAR-6 Rescue Vehicle, the mothership Swift Rescue provides the RSN with a 24/7/365 capability.
Principal Particulars |
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| Length | 9.6m |
| Beam | 3.2m |
| Depth | 2.7m |
| In air weight | <24 tonnes |
| Main propulsion | 2 x 10kW electric |
| Auxiliary propulsion | 4 x 3kW hydraulic |
Rescue Capability |
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| Operating Depth | 500msw |
| Maximum Speed | 3 knots |
| Operational Endurance | > 10hrs |
| Emergency Life Support | > 96hrs |
| Maximum Mating Angle | 60° |
| Rescue Payload | 1200kg |
| Number of Rescuees | 16 persons |
| Transfer Under Pressure | 5bar gauge |
| Air transportability | C17 or similar |
This video from CyberpioneerTV shows DSAR 6 in action during Exercise Pacific Reach 2010. During the exercise, DSAR 6 successfully mated with Japan's JMSDF Arashio and Singapore's RSS Chieftan.
JFD, alongside our partners in Singapore, are responsible for the provision of a complete submarine rescue service to the Republic of Singapore Navy for the next 20 years.
