Trench excavation ensures cable protection
DeepOcean, a global provider of offshore services, successfully completed trenching operations and inter-array cable surveys for an offshore wind project in the United States. The work included inspection and protection of the cables connecting the turbines to the offshore substations, critical infrastructure for the long-term stability of the wind farm.
The contract was awarded by a global engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) provider specializing in the offshore wind industry. Mitchell Pike, managing director of DeepOcean’s Offshore Renewable Energy Division, noted that this scope of work reflects the company’s commitment to subsea services that optimize cable protection programs, reducing costs and risks for contractors and end clients.
State-of-the-art technology for subsea operations
To execute the project, DeepOcean deployed a trench support vessel (TSV) and the UT-1 subsea jet trencher, recognized as the world’s most powerful in its class. This free-flying technology has a proven track record of successfully burying thousands of kilometers of subsea cables and pipelines in a variety of challenging seabed conditions around the globe.
The UT-1 enabled efficient operations in complex subsea conditions, demonstrating DeepOcean’s technical capability in trenching and seabed intervention. Tony Stokes, general manager for the Americas region, said the experienced team and state-of-the-art technology ensured a safe and efficient campaign, contributing to the overall success of the operation.
DeepOcean drives offshore energy transition
DeepOcean is positioned as the world’s leading provider of ocean services that facilitate the energy transition and sustainable use of marine resources. The company offers comprehensive services encompassing survey, engineering, project management, installation, maintenance and recycling for sectors such as oil and gas, marine renewables and deepwater minerals.
With global offices and as an independent provider, DeepOcean uses cutting-edge tools to drive cost-effective and safe operations. The company focuses on innovative solutions focused on remote and unmanned operations, as well as digital services, while continuously working to reduce its carbon footprint. DeepOcean is owned by Triton, a specialist European investor that has been supporting its portfolio companies to reach their full potential since its founding in 1997.
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