ICPC was founded in 1958, and its 255+ members include governmental administrations and commercial companies that own or operate submarine telecommunications or power cables, as well as other companies that have an interest in the submarine cable industry—including most of the world’s major cable system owners and cable ship operators.

Intertek Metoc’s extensive experience in offshore survey and cable installation aligns with and supports ICPC’s vision: a global network of reliable and resilient submarine cables that coexist with the marine environment. Through its ICPC membership, Intertek Metoc will contribute technical and environmental expertise to industry forums focused on protecting critical subsea infrastructure and promoting best practice across the submarine cable sector.

Surveys are critical throughout the lifecycle of marine infrastructure development projects, from early site characterization and seabed investigation surveys through installation, inspection, and long-term asset management. These activities support safe and optimal asset operations, informed engineering decisions, regulatory compliance, and minimal environmental impact.

“Joining the ICPC reflects our commitment to advancing safety, sustainability, and collaboration across the subsea cable industry,” said Andrew Page, Head of Site Characterization and Engineering at Intertek. “We’re proud to contribute our expertise to industry best practices and to work alongside a diverse network of stakeholders driving innovation and responsible development in energy transition and digital infrastructure.”

With more than 40 years of industry experience, Intertek Metoc provides survey management, engineering, environmental, and consultancy services that help clients reduce risk, achieve compliance, optimize costs, and improve asset performance. Its expert consultants, scientists, engineers, researchers, and project managers work in industries such as wind, wave, and tidal energy, subsea cable, water, and oil & gas.