12 July 2023
SUBMARINE RESCUE SYSTEM PROJECT – KICK-OFF MEETING WITH UTNAV

The Kick-Off Meeting between DRASS and UTNAV (Territorial Technical Office for naval construction and armament) relevant to the new SDO-SuRS (Special and Diving Operations - Submarine Rescue Ship) project took...

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10 July 2023
DRASS at CRF – Coordinator of Rescue Forces Course 2023

DRASS was invited by ISMERLO and the Italian Navy to attend the fourth edition of the CRF (Coordinator of Rescue Forces) training course in Taranto. The lesson held by DRASS Program manager Davide D’Alessio (former Italian...

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5 July 2023
D-ONE WORKSHOP FOR SAO PAULO’S MARITIME FIREFIGHTERS

DRASS is happy to share pictures and a summary report from the D-ONE Diving Helmet Workshop held in Guarujá, Brazil. With the participation of 43 military divers from the State...

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29 June 2023
Why tethered connection is the safe approach for sea bottom missions

We have previously analyzed the overall events involving OceanGate, with particular focus on the design and manufacturing of Titan’s pressure hull. This article explores the optimal approach for deep diving...

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27 June 2023
Titan’s pressure hull:
Considerations and potential causes of failure

Author: Alessandro Garzelli, DRASS Defence Design Mechanical Coordinator Why the pressure hull is key in the design of manned underwater equipment In the design of a manned subsea vehicle, there...

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26 June 2023
D-ONE WORKSHOP AT CADEX ARMY & AVIATION BASE, BRAZIL

DRASS is thrilled to share photos and a summary report from the D-ONE Diving Helmet Workshop held in Taubaté, Brazil which saw the participation of 18 military officers involved in...

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22 June 2023
DRASS D-ONE Day

DRASS D-ONE Day - organized by local D-ONE representative Maritime Oceanics - took place at Deep Dive Dubai, the world’s deepest pool, on June 19th! Throughout the day, at pre-assigned...

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20 June 2023
The Titan Submersible. Free Diving at Depth Over the Titanic Wreck: A Calculated Risk?

In the world of subsea experts there is both unrest and concern about what could have actually happened to Titan, the missing OceanGate submersible. Speculation is mounting. So, what is...

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19 May 2023
DRASS SYSTEM TRAINING ABOARD KOREAN NAVY SHIP ASR II

Korean Navy Officers and local technical partners completed an in-depth 2-week DRASS course aboard the new ASR-II submarine rescue ship. ASR-II ship, named Ganghwado, in construction at Daewoo Shipbuilding &...

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16 May 2023
GENERAL IASSON VISITS DRASS HEADQUARTERS

DRASS had the honor and pleasure of welcoming Gen. Stefano Iasson, General of the Italian Carabinieri Armed Forces. During the engagement that included a tour of the production facilities, DRASS’...

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