MARINE SERVICES

Solutions for Submarine Fiber Optic Cable Systems

Overview

The International Network Systems team has a comprehensive understanding of both repeatered and non-repeatered submarine fiber optic cable systems. Our extensive knowledge provides INS with the ability to offer system owners full turnkey solutions, customized programs for new systems or remedial project operations.

Site Surveys

During the initial planning phase of a project, selecting the proper landing location for the proposed system is paramount. INS specialists assist our clients in determining the best cable landing sites available and review the specific criteria required by our clients to ensure the landing sites selected are both technically and commercially feasible.

Site Survey Services

Landing site identification
Outside plant route review & selection
Cable station land acquisition

Preliminary review of associated hazards
Location background information
Presence of existing obstructions / cable systems

Initial investigation into local fisheries which may impact the cable routing

Desktop Studies

Upon completion of the site survey, a comprehensive desktop study is performed, including records of site history and other documentary data.

Desktop Study Services Include

Potential permit requirements
Location of existing cables or other potential obstructions
Tide/current data
Geophysical assessment of the landing locations and cable route

Historical weather data
Aerial and Nautical mapping identifying proposed cable routes
Verbal descriptions of the proposed cable routes which will be utilized during the permit process

Identification of local permit agencies
Initial cable specification proposals
Cost estimates for system construction
Other information as requested

Marine Surveys

After the site survey and desktop study are completed, a detailed marine survey is preformed. As part of this service, our team mobilizes onsite and completes a detailed sidscan and multibeam survey of the seafloor. This mapping is critical in determining final cable route alignments and cable specifications.

Marine Survey Services

Route Surveys
Sidescan sonar surveys
Multibeam surveys

Hazard site assessments
As-built surveys

Marine Installations

Upon completion of the site survey, desktop study, and marine survey, International Network Systems provides our clients with full turnkey installation services.

Marine Installation Services

Cable procurement and delivery to site
Cable specifications
Development of route position lists

Coordination with permit authorities
Mobilization of cable installation equipment or vessels
Marine installation services

Cable protection
Diver jet burial or plow burial
Detailed final as-builts
Other services as requested/required