Name

Survival Systems

Legal name

Survival Systems Limited

Website

https://survivalsystemsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underwater Egress Training Simulators

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Naval Training, Simulation & Shore-Based Support Systems (IMABAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN), Submarine Safety, Escape & Rescue Systems Manufacturing (IMAJAOAL)

Keywords

• Underwater egress training
• HUET simulators
• Helicopter ditching training
• Survival training equipment
• Fire rescue simulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dartmouth

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Simulation Equipment Sales: Sale of METS simulators, personnel-rated lifting systems, fire rescue simulation systems, and survival training simulation theater components. Equipment is custom built to client specifications.
2. Annual Maintenance Services: Comprehensive after-sales support including annual inspection, maintenance, technician training, operator refresher training, and extended warranty programs delivered by technical specialists visiting client facilities.
3. Training Services: HUET Instructor and Diver programs, operator and maintenance technician training, facility approval consultation, and certification programs for METS, lift systems, and theater systems.
4. Advisory and Consultation Services: Facility design consultation and advisory services for water survival and fire training facilities, including project management services for establishing training centers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Survival Systems Limited designs, manufactures, and supports the METS (Modular Egress Training Simulator) family of underwater egress simulators, custom-built to replicate specific aircraft (Apache, Little Bird, Super Puma, Chinook, S-92, Sea King), armored vehicles (AAV, HMMWV), and rescue craft. Its offering spans personnel-rated lift systems (XGH, TGH, SmartJib, LORS, Rescue Hoist), environmental training aids (Wave Ball, wind/fog/downwash fans, surround sound), the integrated Survival Training Simulation Theater (STST), and modular Fire & Rescue Simulation Systems, complemented by annual maintenance programs, instructor/technician certification, and facility-design advisory services.

Product overview

Survival Systems Limited is a provider of emergency egress simulators and related training equipment. The core product line is the METS (Modular Egress Training Simulator) family of underwater egress training devices, which includes standard models (5, 30, 40, 50) for various aircraft sizes, helicopter-specific models (Apache, Little Bird H-6), vehicle-specific models (AAV, SVET), and boat models (RB-S). These are complemented by Personnel-Rated Lift Systems (XGH, TGH, SmartJib, LORS, Rescue Hoist) that handle and manipulate the simulators. Environmental Training Aids (Wave Ball, Wind Fans, Fog Machine, Downwash Fans, Surround Sound) create realistic sea and weather conditions through the Survival Training Simulation Theater (STST). Fire and Rescue Simulation Systems (MFTF, Helicopter Fire Simulator, Helideck) provide fire emergency response training. The company also offers maintenance services, instructor and technician training programs, and advisory services for facility design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• METS® (Modular Egress Training Simulators): Underwater egress simulation technology and associated survival training programs for helicopters and aircraft.
• STST™ (Survival Training Simulation Theater)
• FRSS (Fire & Rescue Simulation Systems)
• SWET (Shallow Water Egress Trainer)
• XGH™ (Cross Gantry Hoist)
• TGH™ (Twin Gantry Hoist)
• SmartJib™

Products and services

• METS Model 50 Largest transport helicopter simulator in the METS family, replicating Sikorsky S-92 class aircraft with straight sides for maximum fidelity and accommodating 8 interchangeable exit panels and up to 14 immersed trainees.
• METS Model 40 Large wide-bodied helicopter simulator accommodating 8 interchangeable emergency escape exits, replicating Super Puma, CH-53, S-61, EH-101, CH-47, NH-90, and fixed-wing aircraft such as Hercules C-130.
• METS Model 30 International standard aircraft ditching simulator sized for S-61/Puma, Bell 212, UH-60, S-76, with 8 interchangeable emergency exit panels; cited as the benchmark for offshore industry training.
• METS Model 5 Small to medium commercial helicopter simulator replicating Bell 206 and small fixed-wing aircraft, including cockpit and 4 interchangeable emergency exits, designed as an entry-level start-up training simulator.
• METS Model RB-S Fast Rescue Craft/Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat simulator with full crew cabin, forward and aft decks, Samson posts, and operational controls for coxswain, navigation, and communication training.
• METS Model AAV (Assault Amphibious Vehicle) Customized vehicle-specific underwater egress trainer for armored vehicles, providing a training platform for underwater egress from land-based armored vehicles in military combat zone scenarios.
• METS Model SVET (Submerged Vehicle Egress Trainer) Military vehicle underwater egress simulator for training personnel to escape from armored vehicles that roll over into water, including AAV and HMMWV variants.
• METS Model Apache Attack helicopter-specific simulator for AH-64 Apache aircrew safety and survivability training in water ditching scenarios.
• METS Model Little Bird H-6 Most realistic standalone helicopter-specific METS model, built to exact helicopter measurements and configurable as a mission or attack helicopter with cockpit FLIR displays and weapons.
• Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET) Familiarization device for non-swimmers and water-phobic students providing procedural training with emergency breathing devices before advancing to full METS underwater egress training.
• Cross Gantry Hoist (XGH) Personnel-rated lifting system with dual lifting mechanisms, variable ditching speeds, redundant retraction system, and integrated control for environmental training effects.
• Twin Gantry Hoist (TGH) Low headroom lifting system with dual lifting mechanisms, pneumatically operated redundant retraction system, and expandable control for sequencing other training devices.
• SmartJib Model 12000 DNV-certified freestanding personnel-rated handling system with dual lifting mechanisms and redundant retract system that controls environmental effects including wind, waves, fog, lighting, and sound.
• Jib Crane Model 6000 (LORS) Launch, Operation and Recovery System with redundant wire-rope hoists, dual motors, and variable speed drives, personnel-rated at 50% capacity for use with METS Model 1, 3, and 5.
• Personnel-Rated Rescue Hoist Variable speed hoisting system with latching backup brake system for simulated helicopter rescue extraction, incorporating sound effects, rain, and downwash fans.
• Wave Ball High-technology wave generation system using sensors and software to produce controlled waves with adjustable frequency and amplitude for realistic sea condition simulation.
• Wind Fans High-fidelity wind fans with variable speed driven wind speeds up to 30kts at 30 feet for creating realistic environmental scenarios in controlled training environments.
• Fog Machine Custom-designed fog machine using water vapor to create effective fog without harmful chemicals for visual environment simulation.
• Downwash Fans Fans with integrated rain nozzles for simulating helicopter hoisting downwash conditions during rescue training scenarios.
• Surround Sound Audio Effects Custom-fitted surround sound audio systems for playing audio files during simulation including helicopter hover, gunfire, mayday, fog horns, and wave sounds.
• Modular Fire Training Facility (MFTF) Scalable fire training structure based on 5 and 7 container models, including specialized rescue units, aviation modules, helideck facilities, and safety monitoring systems.
• Helicopter Fire Simulator (HFS) Helicopter-specific fire training simulator for emergency response training scenarios.
• Helideck Fire Training Simulator Helideck fire training simulator for offshore platform emergency response training.
• Annual Maintenance Program Comprehensive after-sales support including annual equipment inspection, maintenance, technician training, operator refresher training, and extended warranty programs delivered by SSL Technical Specialists visiting client facilities.
• Training Services HUET instructor and diver development programs, operator and maintenance technician certification, facility approval consultation, and offshore oil and gas training including OPITO and CAPP certifications.
• Advisory Services Facility design consultation and advisory services providing a total systems approach to critical life-saving training, including project management for establishing training centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained personnel have successfully egressed actual crash situations using techniques learned in METS training
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Environmental Tectonics Corporation: Direct competitor in the underwater egress and aircrew training simulation market. ETC manufactures the ATFS (Advanced Tactical Flight Simulator) and GAT (Gynmastic Aircrew Trainer), competing head-to-head with Survival Systems' METS product line for military and commercial HUET contracts.
• AMST Systemtechnik: Austrian manufacturer of aviation training devices including GAT (Gynmastic Aircrew Training) systems for helicopter underwater egress. Directly comparable to METS in serving military and commercial helicopter pilot survival training markets globally.
• Survitec Group: UK-based provider of survival and safety equipment and training solutions for marine, defense, and offshore markets. Comparable to Survival Systems in target customers and product categories (immersion suits, lifeboats, evacuation systems) though more focused on physical safety equipment than training simulators.
• RFD Group: Australian manufacturer of marine safety and survival equipment including liferafts, evacuation systems, and helicopter egress training devices. Directly comparable to Survival Systems in defense and offshore safety training markets, particularly in Asia-Pacific.

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Global leader in aviation simulation and training with extensive defense and civil aviation training solutions. Overlaps with Survival Systems in aircrew training, though CAE's portfolio is much broader (full-flight simulators, training services) and not specialized in underwater egress.
• Dräger Safety: Large German safety technology company with broad portfolio including respiratory protection, gas detection, and emergency response training. Comparable in serving industrial, maritime, and fire safety training markets, though Dräger's focus is broader safety equipment rather than water egress simulation.
• FlightSafety International: Major provider of professional aviation training, including pilot training devices and emergency procedures training. Comparable to Survival Systems in serving commercial and military aviation training markets, though FSI's portfolio extends across full-flight simulation rather than specialized egress training.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Major maritime technology company with simulation and training systems for naval and offshore applications. Comparable in defense and maritime training markets, though Kongsberg's portfolio is much broader and includes ship systems integration beyond training.

Emerging players

• Falck Safety Services: Global provider of safety and emergency response training, particularly for the oil & gas industry. Comparable in serving offshore worker training markets, though Falck operates training centers using equipment (much of which is from Survival Systems) rather than manufacturing simulators itself.
• Petrosafe (now Energy Safety Group): Provider of offshore safety and survival training including HUET programs. Comparable in the oil & gas HUET training value chain, though operates as a training service provider rather than equipment manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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