Proper handling of subsea cables during installation is crucial to ensure their integrity and longevity. However, without knowledge of the correct handling procedures, it's easy to make mistakes that can lead to costly maintenance and repairs, causing significant downtime. We have a blog series dedicated to providing you with essential information on cable handling, especially during installation.
Preventative maintenance is a proactive approach to cable maintenance that aims to identify and fix potential problems before they become bigger issues. By detecting and addressing problems early, you can prevent costly downtime and ensure that the cable systems are operating at optimal efficiency.
Proper cable handling is essential for ensuring the longevity and reliability of your cables. Whether you are shipping, moving, unpacking, or storing them, any mishandling can result in damage that can be time-consuming and costly to fix or replace.
The coming clash between surging energy costs and the global efforts to mitigate climate change with net zero carbon emissions promises to be challenging. Industries that rely on affordable energy to maintain competitiveness will need a quantum leap in clean energy supplies.
DeRegt Cables field service engineers have decades of experience repairing and maintaining critical marine cables used for seismic data acquisition and other subsea activities. In Part I, we highlighted sustainable cable re-termination methods practiced by DeRegt Field Service engineers.
Downtime of a subsea project can be very expensive, depending on how long the operation’s standstill takes. Field Service’s main goal is to help clients prevent downtime or solve it as quickly as possible. This saves a lot of time - and money.
Engineers within subsea projects are often unsure of the pros and cons of steel armoured cable or aramid fibre armoured cable. How can you know the most beneficial armouring for your subsea project as an engineer?
