James Fisher wins sub rescue gig

26th May 2011 13:53

Marine services provider James Fisher has been called on by Swedish navy to modernise the navy's submarine rescue capability.James Fisher will undertake a full refit of the existing vehicle and design of the Swedish navy's rescue vehicle (known locally as a URF).The company will also build and integrate a series of new systems to maintain the vehicle's performance, while optimising safety and operability. Once the upgraded vehicle has been returned to service in March of next year, James Fisher will continue to work with the Swedish navy to keep it ticking over.The contract is worth around £11m.--jh