CANSUBFOR: Ensuring safety and readiness in the deep

Beneath the waves, Canada’s Submarine Force (CANSUBFOR) operates in one of the most challenging environments known to humankind. The silent service demands not only courage and skill but also an unwavering commitment to safety.

In an exclusive interview with The Lookout, Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class (CPO2) Nelson Harvey, National Submarine Search and Rescue Coordinator, pulls back the curtain on the sophisticated equipment and rigorous training that safeguard Canada’s submariners.

From recompression chambers to individually tailored escape suits, CANSUBFOR employs an arsenal of technology designed to protect its personnel in the most extreme scenarios.