<p>The Inflatable Freeboard Extender (IFE) is used to assist submariners to escape rapidly from a distressed submarine in high seas. It provides increased evacuee safety whilst preventing flooding of the submarine through the open escape hatches. The IFE is an easy-to-operate, cost-effective and reliable escape system to complement a range of submarine safety equipment. Developed in collaboration with JFD, the IFE is for use on TKMS Submarines</p> <p>Two options are available, Internal Inflatable Freeboard Extender, <span style="line-height: 1.6em;">designed to be fitted </span>temporarily <span style="line-height: 1.6em;">to the inside of a submarine escape tower in the event of surface abandonment in high seas, and the </span>External Inflatable Freeboard Extender<strong>, </strong><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">developed as a permanent, reusable, escape option fitted between the rescue seat and the escape tower hatch of a submarine.</span></p>