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PACIFIC 2012 Conference, Sydney
February 2012
JFD were delighted to see so many of our customers, suppliers and partners at PAC2012 in January.
We were thrilled with the high level of interest expressed in our submarine rescue and special operations products and services at the show by faces both familiar and new. For more information on anything seen or discussed at the show, please contact events@jfdefence.com.
JFD Launches in the US
December 2011
Today North America joins the UK, Australia and Singapore as one of JFD's four Regional Offices. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, this investment further demonstrates JFD’s commitment to bringing our submarine rescue, special operations and specialist engineering expertise to the US and Canada.
Newly qualified Pilots and RCO
December 2011
On December 8th 2011, Philippe Moreau and Matty Philip successfully completed their check-out dives and assessments, qualifying them as Second Pilots for JFD's DSAR-Class Submarine Rescue Vehicles and LR5 Submarine Rescue Vehicles.
Congratulations are equally in order for Sean Goh, who completed his qualification as a Rescue Chamber Operator.
URF arrives at JFD Renfrew
October 2011
URF, the Swedish Navy's Submarine Rescue Vehicle, arrived safely at our Renfrew workshop on 5th October 2011, with refit work commencing shortly after to extend URF’s lifetime until 2024.
For more information about URF please read our Press Release.
Fun Day out for JFD Staff
September 2011
What better way of building camaraderie and team spirit in the workplace could there be, than to overtake your fellow co-workers on the racetrack and shoot them down in a combat zone?!
Staff at James Fisher Defence recently took part in an afternoon of fun at Scot Kart in Cambuslang; the workforce were split into teams, dressed up in camouflaged attire to engage in combat and shoot each other at Combat City. A battle also commenced on the indoor go-karting track, where colleagues were paired up and kitted out as F1-style drivers in a race comprising of gruelling endurance and pit stop penalties.
An awards ceremony at the Corinthian in Glasgow, complete with buffet and free bar, brought an end to the afternoon of mild conflict and rounded off the fun day out.
Special Operations at DSEi 2011
September 2011
James Fisher Defence exhibited at DSEi (Defence & Security Equipment International) which was held from 13th-16th September at ExCel in London.
Not only did we showcase our Special Operations Vehicle, we also presented a range of products and services specifically tailored to our Special Operations clients.
Pedal For Scotland 2011
September 2011
Staff from James Fisher Defence took part in the Pedal for Scotland bike ride on Sunday 11th September. The team successfully completed the 47.5 mile trek from Glasgow Green to Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium, along with thousands of others.
The team have raised around £1,000 for Cancer Research UK.
Press Releases
- May 2011 - URF Submarine Rescue Project for Swedish Navy
- Mar 2010 - JFD Black Carillon Exercise with the Royal Australian Navy
- Dec 2008 - Naming Ceremony for new James Fisher Submarine DSAR-6
- Jul 2008 - JFD signs JV Agreement for Submarine Rescue Contract awarded by Singapore Navy
- Mar 2007 - Submarine Rescue Service for Republic of Singapore Navy
- Dec 2006 - Submarine Rescue Vehicle for Republic of Korea Navy
- Nov 2006 - James Fisher Defence Acquires UK Submarine Rescue System
- Sept 2006 - JFD supplies Dry Transfer Skirt to Republic of Korea Navy
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