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DRASS and LEONARDO: Redefining Maritime Security

DRASS and LEONARDO: Redefining Maritime Security [Livorno, Italy – 2 December 2024] In an era where maritime threats are shifting from deep blue waters to littoral and coastal regions, DRASS and LEONARDO have joined forces to address these challenges head-on, entering a strategic partnership. The result sees DRASS DS8 Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV), a stealthy...

DRASS Sports Scholarship 2024

Drass is always proud to support young students in their passions and their educational growth, and for this reason the DRASS Sport Scholarship for the Don Bosco Basketball boys team has become an important annual event on the youth sports calendar here in Livorno. This year the event reached its tenth year anniversary and five...

Delivered to the Korean Navy the next-generation auxiliary submarine rescue ship (ASR-II), ‘Ganghwado’

1 Nov. 2024 The vessel, currently under construction for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), was delivered by DAPA (Defense Acquisition Program Administration) to the Korean Navy. The primary function of an auxiliary submarine rescue ship is to rescue crew members from distressed submarines. The ROKS Ganghwado, measuring 120 meters in length and 19 meters...

NAVY, ACADEMIA & INDUSTRY: TECHPORT EVENT

In Livorno on October 22, 2024, at the suggestive sea-view Palazzo Pancaldi, DRASS hosted its first Techport event. Characterized by a practical and in-depth approach, this specialized event explored the methodology technology and solutions for monitoring critical infrastructures subsea with key topics including Underwater Situation Awareness and Underwater Drone Swarming. Bringing together leading experts and...

D-ONE PLUS POD: OUT NOW!

Interchangeable with D-ONE AIR Pod, D-ONE PLUS Pod is specifically designed to protect divers in dirty water and is certified according to EN 15333-1. When the PLUS Pod is installed on the D-ONE helmet, the diver can choose to operate in either surface-vent mode or open-circuit mode. D-ONE PLUS allows the highest achievable grade for...

SUBMARINE RESCUE OPS TRAINING

As part of DRASS' contract with the Italian Navy for a next-generation Submarine Rescue System, DRASS has been delivering specialized training to COMSUBIN, the Navy's SMER (Submarine Rescue & Escape) professionals. Over the past six weeks, intensive classroom sessions have been held at DRASS headquarters, providing technical knowledge to SMER operators on the new deployable...

100 YEARS OF COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION

Thanks to the exceptional teamwork, professionalism, and expertise at DRASS, we continue to lead in cutting-edge technology in commercial diving, defence, and subsea rescue worldwide. 📉✍🏼🤿 The collaboration of our in-house dedicated teams of engineers, designers, submariners, project/production/warehouse managers, divers, and every member of staff, contribute daily to DRASS' success.  Together we continue to push the...

EVOLUTION OF SUBSEA PROTECTION

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects Warship Technology Journal 2024 Q1 Available now for public view, discusses the rising demand for underwater naval systems, for the protection of submariners and subsea infrastructure, and DRASS' central role as supplier to the Italian Navy over the decades, from DRASS Submarine Rescue Vehicle SRV300 aboard Submarine Rescue Ship...

COMPACT SUBMARINES: REDEFINING STRATEGY

DRASS is committed to continually advancing technology in the underwater domain, addressing future challenges and evolving client requirements effectively. To this end, DRASS has been the first to understand the importance of compact submarines and is the only company with a proven track record covering the entire spectrum of submersibles. DRASS solutions also include SDVs,...

POLISH NAVY DELEGATION VISIT DRASS

On June 13th, DRASS was delighted to host a delegation from the Polish Navy - Rear Admiral Włodzimierz KUŁAGIN, Head of Armament Division, and Captain (N) Cezary GNOZA, Head of Naval Weapon Systems. The visit began with a tour showcasing DRASS' extensive archives of naval and diving innovations dating back to the early 1900s. Continuing...


FROM TRADITION TO TECHNOLOGY

Continuously active since 1927 with the Galeazzi business line, Drass has extensive experience in manned underwater technology, establishing the world record for deep diving immersion with an atmospheric diving suit in 1937.
The company is now international leader in commercial diving, medical hyperbarics, midget and compact submarines, and vehicles for special forces.

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Drass is the leading company in Submarine Rescue thanks to its comprehensive range of solutions including design for turnkey submarine rescue ships, submarine rescue systems.

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With nearly a century of tradition and continuous activity, Drass is a recognized world leader in commercial and defence subsea operation solutions.

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DRASS currently has the most advanced and reliable range of hyperbaric oxygen therapy products, thanks to its focus on research and development, engineering production and materials technology. Drass designs, manufactures and tests all components in accordance with class certification.

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Latest Events

NAVY, ACADEMIA & INDUSTRY: TECHPORT EVENT

In Livorno on October 22, 2024, at the suggestive sea-view Palazzo Pancaldi, DRASS hosted its first Techport event. Characterized by a practical and in-depth approach, this specialized event explored the methodology technology and solutions for monitoring critical infrastructures subsea with key topics including Underwater Situation Awareness and Underwater Drone Swarming. Bringing together leading experts and...

DRASS AT NATO SMERWG 2024, AMSTERDAM

This week, from June 17-21, DRASS is participating at the NATO SMERWG (Submarine Escape & Rescue Working Group) 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Showcasing DRASS' new generation subsea technology during a week of technical panels and exhibitions are Defence System Design Coordinator, Davide D'Alessio, and Commercial Manager, Enrico Pitzalis. DRASS S.A.V.E.R. system, consisting of deployable assets...

COMBINED NAVAL EVENT EXHIBITION (UK), 21-23 May 2024

Sharing photos following another fantastic event in Farnborough that provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with our clients and Navy delegations. Drass' timely conference symposium held in the Submarine Technology Theatre, entitled: S.A.V.E.R. – New Rescue Systems for New Challenges in the Underwater Domain, focused on the versatility of Drass rescue and intervention assets, and...

DRASS AT NAVY TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION 2024

DRASS is glad to share some pictures from Navy Technology Exhibition held in Tallinn - Estonia, 30th January to 1st February 2024. DRASS once again thanks all those who stopped by for a visit and discussion about DRASS cutting-edge technology and solutions.

DRASS promotes local children’s charity event

DRASS promotes local children's charity event The "Derby delle Stelle(tte)" charity event, organized by the Italian Naval Academy, took place on 3 March 2023 at Modigliani Sports Stadium in Livorno. This friendly match between local basketball teams "Libertas Livorno 1947" and "Pielle Livorno”, saw teams go head-to-head until the final score in a tournament dedicated...

Mariotti-DRASS contract with the Italian Navy for the supply of a saturation diving system and diving simulator for the submarine rescue unit of the new SDO-SuRS (Submarine Rescue Ship)

English version Genoa, 20 February 2023 The new SDO-SuRS (Special and Diving Operations - Submarine Rescue Ship) unit is the response of the Navy and the national shipbuilding industry to support special operations, underwater operations, and the rescue of distressed submarines, as well as the growing need to protect vital underwater infrastructure in the Mediterranean...

DRASS Christmas Dinners 2022

DRASS Group is happy to share some pictures from our company Christmas dinners in Italy and Romania. During the evening, all our staff spent a wonderful time together, with great food and wine, great music, and of course excellent company! Happy Holidays and best wishes from everyone at DRASS!

D-ONE Diving Helmet Open Day

D-ONE Diving Helmet Open Day held at DRASS headquarters on 2nd September was a resounding success. Participants, professional divers from various sectors, contributed to making this event extremely interesting. All had the opportunity to test the new D-ONE in the water, appreciating its performance and excellent functionality. They were impressed by its ergonomic design, superior...

DRASS at CNE Exhibition

DRASS was one of the exhibitors at the Combined Naval Event 2022: Submarine Technology and UDS (Underwater Defence Security) in Farnborough (UK), 24-26 May 2022. On the Submarine Technology Panel, DRASS was assigned as Conference Speaker for two presentations. Davide D’Alessio, DRASS’ Defence System Designer Coordinator presented on the following topics: A New Era in...

DRASS at BSDA Exhibition

DRASS was an exhibitor at the BSDA (Black Sea Defense & Aerospace) Exhibition in Bucharest (Romania), 18-20 May 2022. DRASS thanks all for their visits, including that of Admiral Mihai Panait Chief of the Romanian Navy, Vice Admiral Alexandru Mîrşu, Commander Fănel Rădulescu Commandant of Costanza Diving Centre, Major General Iulian Berdilă Chief of the...