Products and services

Snorkel mast

The snorkel mast ensures fresh air admission from the outside when snorkelling.

Presentation

The snorkel mast allows the functionning of diesel-generators and the renewal of the onboard atmosphere at periscope depth

DCNS’ snorkel mast ensures pressure hull integrity, which makes it operational immediately after hoisting.

Key features

- Pressure resistant, watertight when submerged, hence reliability, quick and easy use
– Redundant safety devices (head seal, head valve, inner cupola) ensuring pressure hull integrity

References

About 70 snorkel masts for 9 different client Navies in the past 50 years:

Brazil, Chile, France, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Portugal, South Africa, Spain