Sublite

Advanced Submarine Surface Abandonment Liferaft

The Sublite Submarine Surface Abandonment Liferaft is engineered for rapid, reliable deployment during emergency evacuations. With over 90 years of expertise in liferaft design, Sublite is trusted by leading naval forces worldwide. Its lightweight, compact design ensures compatibility with all classes of submarines, making it the ideal solution for surface abandonment scenarios.

Contact us to learn more about how the Sublite Submarine Surface Abandonment Liferaft ensures reliable and rapid evacuation in surface abandonment emergencies, offering critical protection for submariners during rescue.

Performance

When underwater emergencies occur, a trusted, proven partner is essential. Our submarine escape and abandonment systems are engineered for precision, speed, and survivability, delivering reliable performance under extreme pressure and time-critical conditions. From deep escape scenarios to surface evacuation, they enable rapid, controlled responses when it matters most.

Innovation

We are continually advancing our submarine escape and abandonment capabilities to meet the evolving demands of naval operations. Through new material sciences, technological innovation and strategic partnerships, we push the boundaries of survivability — developing solutions that set new standards in performance, integration and reliability beneath the surface.

Protection

Sub-surface emergencies demand absolute confidence in protective systems. Our escape and abandonment solutions are designed to safeguard submariners from depth to recovery, delivering thermal insulation, flotation, and life-support performance under the harshest conditions. Proven through rigorous testing, they provide the protection needed when submariner survival is the priority.

Product Benefits

Rapid Deployment:
Single-point activation ensures the liferaft is quickly and easily deployed, reducing the time required to get submariners to safety.

Enhanced Safety:
The automatic canopy provides protection from harsh weather conditions, ensuring submariners are shielded from the elements.

Easy Handling:
Lightweight and compact, the Sublite can be easily transported and deployed, even in confined submarine environments.

Key Features

Multi-Platform Compatibility:
Designed to fit seamlessly across various submarine classes, making handling and stowage simple and efficient.

Proven Reliability:
Tested in emergency situations, including search and rescue operations, to ensure operational performance when it matters most.

Single-Point Activation:
The highly reliable single-point activation system allows for rapid deployment with minimal user intervention.

Automatic Canopy:
Automatically deploys, providing submariners with immediate environmental protection with minimal user input.

Lightweight Design:
Weighing approximately 36 kg when packed, the Sublite is easy to transport through hatches and handle during deployment.

Robust Valise:
Multi-handled, durable valise ensures easy transportation and secure storage onboard.

Certified and Reliable:
The Sublite is tested to meet the highest approval standards, delivering robust, dependable performance in critical surface abandonment situations. Its automatic canopy deployment and compact design offer enhanced survivability and comfort for submariners awaiting rescue.

Technical Specification

Technical Information:Download our datasheet for full Technical Specification
Overload CapacitySublite 10 - 17 persons / Sublite 20 - 30 persons / Sublite 30 - 48 persons
Number of buoyancies2 (all variants)
Warranty24 months
Time Between Overhaul24 months (recommended)

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