ELSS Nets

The FET Perry® Emergency Life Support Stores (ELSS) container Capture System is individually designed to suit the escape tower / escape hatches of navy submarines throughout the world.

The Capture System allows the safe receipt of ELSS pods by a distressed submarine (DISSUB). In the event that a submarine becomes stranded on the seabed, ELSS containers are posted into the submarine’s hatches, by a diver or ROV (remotely operated vehicle) to deliver life-preserving stores to the crew until a full rescue can be mounted.

The Capture System is comprised of four main components. The Support Ring Assembly, Capture Net and Rope Anchor Brackets. Each system is also supplied with two off Rope Bags for easy storage.

The ELSS Pod Capture System has been designed in accordance with ANEP/MNEP-85. A system load test is performed, and the system is certified to allow the receipt of a fully flooded ELSS pod. The support ring assembly and capture net frame are made from marine-grade stainless steel.