submarine cable Desktop Study

Canpac Marine offers comprehensive desktop studies as a crucial first step in submarine cable installation projects. Our goal is to provide clients with a clear understanding of project feasibility by thoroughly assessing environmental, geological, and regulatory factors. This early-stage analysis minimizes risks and ensures optimal planning, contributing to a successful and cost-effective cable installation.

    • Analyze potential routes using existing geophysical and bathymetric data.

    • Identify potential hazards such as rocky outcrops, subsea infrastructure, and environmentally sensitive areas.

    • Evaluate depth, seabed conditions, slope gradients and stability to determine the best route.

    • Assess environmental conditions, including marine habitats and protected zones.

    • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations.

    • Identify permitting requirements and assist in obtaining necessary approvals.

    • Provide guidance on the appropriate cable type and design based on environmental and operational factors.

    • Recommend suitable cable armoring and burial depths to mitigate risks from fishing activities, anchors, and natural seabed movement.

    • Evaluate suitable locations for shore landings, considering access, environmental impact, and local infrastructure.

    • Propose methodologies such as HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), cut and cover, trenching, or direct lay based on site conditions.

    • Assess burial depth requirements to ensure long-term protection against external aggression.

    • Recommend post-lay cable protection systems, such as concrete mattresses, rock bag, placement, or articulated ductile iron split pipe, where burial is not possible.

    • Conduct detailed qualitative and quantitative risk assessments throughout the project lifecycle.

    • Classify risks based on likelihood and impact, including technical, environmental, financial, and operational risks.

    • Provide mitigation measures, contingency planning, and risk response strategies to ensure project resilience.

    • Identify potential project risks, including geological, environmental, and operational hazards.

    • Develop a mitigation strategy to reduce these risks during installation and operation.

    • Provide detailed cost estimates for all phases of the project, including survey, permitting, cable procurement, installation, and protection.

    • Develop a budget framework that accounts for contingency planning and potential risk factors.

Key Deliverables

Value to Clients

By leveraging our extensive experience in marine construction and submarine cable projects, Canpac Marine’s desktop studies provide clients with actionable insights that guide decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Our detailed reports help clients:

  • Reduce uncertainties during the planning phase

  • Streamline the permitting process

  • Ensure efficient and safe installation

  • Optimize long-term performance and reliability of submarine cables

With a proven track record of completing over 65 incident-free submarine cable projects, Canpac Marine is your trusted partner for delivering high-quality desktop studies tailored to the unique challenges of each project.