Subsea cables play an indispensable role in everyday modern life, connecting landmasses with critical data and power 24/7/365. They span the globe, operating in some of the harshest marine conditions found on the most remote stretches of ocean seafloor. Protecting this vital infrastructure is a matter of national security for countries around the world. This means being prepared for any threats caused by deliberate human interference, especially at a time of mounting geopolitical tension, as well as mitigating the impact of accidental damage and destructive natural forces, such as earthquakes and other underwater volcanic activity.
“Whether trying to safeguard cable networks against deliberate acts of sabotage or other industrial and environmental stressors, today, more than ever, cable operators and owners need 100% situational awareness of the risk profile specifics of any particular route,” said OSI President Perry Wright. “OSI’s Cable Protection Advisory Service is taking a proactive stance to route planning for new cable systems and upgrades to existing routes by assisting operators with a systematic approach to protecting their key subsea assets and making sure that a full suite of contingency plans is in place should any unforeseen event occur.”
OSI’s Cable Protection Advisory Service is backed by more than 25 years of experience as a leading developer of subsea networks and a highly experienced team of submarine cable SMEs. The new service line focuses on, but is not limited to, Risk Analysis & Mitigation; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Event Response Plan; Stakeholder Identification & Engagement; Cable Protection Options; and Next Step Planning.
To find out more about OSI’s subsea cable management capabilities, visit: https://oceanspecialists.com/services/cable-protection-advisory-services/.
