Partners in hands-free dive module

JFD has partnered with Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City, Fla., to develop an advanced hands-free combat diver navigation module called “Shadow NAV”. Combat divers conduct underwater missions in hazardous and zero visibility. Critical to success is having an accurate underwater compass and depth readings to assist with navigation while staying within depth limits of a closed circuit oxygen rebreather to prevent oxygen toxicity, which can cause significant health risks. Tactical swim-board mounted compasses, depth gauges, and chronometers are obsolete in zero-visibility. Shadow NAV is fitted to a diver’s standard mask and provides a visual display of the wearer’s compass heading, depth, and visibility conditions. Through using a mask-mounted head-up display, combat divers are not restricted by negative mission environments. JFD anticipates that the small, low-power enhanced navigation capability may significantly improve safety standards for military divers. (Source: Shephard Media 09/25/18) JFD is a leading provider of submarine rescue capability and training. The company is a leading supplier of commercial and defense diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.