Chelmsford, 25 April 2017, CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore renewables industry and part of the Global Marine Group, announced today that the company’s specialist cable installation vessel, the C.S. Sovereign, has successfully completed a vital power cable repair, reconnecting the Isles of Scilly to the mainland electricity.
The power cable was damaged late February by an anchor, a common occurrence with telecommunications and power cables. The C.S. Sovereign, along with her crew of experienced cable engineers and specialist cable equipment and machinery, was contracted for the repair and rapidly mobilised.
Using Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) deployed from the back deck of the C.S. Sovereign, the vessel and technical team onboard surveyed the cable on the sea bed, located the fault and recovered the cable ends before successfully completing the joint.
“The project was challenged by inclement weather, strong currents and restricted tide times but, together with the team at Western Power Distribution (WPD), we worked tirelessly to get the work completed within a month,” said Andy Lloyd, Director of Power Cables, CWind. “We are pleased the repairs were completed as quickly as possible without causing disruption to the customers on the Islands.”
The C.S. Sovereign is a highly capable, multi-role DPS-2 vessel with experience in both power and fibre optic cable installation and repair. The Global Marine Group also offers cable owners and operators, such as WPD, storage and management facilities for their most valuable assets within the company’s purposely-built and strategically located facility in Portland, Dorset.
Mr. Lloyd continued, “The cable was significantly damaged and there were several technical issues to overcome, but with the help of the WPD staff, we were able to create an innovative solution. Not only did we repair the damaged cable, we also created a shorter, more direct route between the connection points, and re-laid the cable on the sea bed, at a depth of 70 metres. All of this was successfully completed within just a few weeks.”
The C.S. Sovereign has now returned to the Company’s UK depot in Portland, Dorset, but will return to the site in the coming weeks to complete further surveys and protection works on the repaired and re-laid cable.
About CWind
CWind is an Integrated Service Provider (ISP) that supports the wind industry by providing on-demand services, as well as 360° solutions to ensure the success of our clients’ projects. We’re focused on helping you to achieve your key objectives, and are constantly investing to ensure we have the right tools and plenty of talented people to carry out a wide range of tasks.
CWind has a proven track record of delivering cost-effective solutions. And we are equiped with everything you’re likely to need, including fuel-efficient and modular vessels, proven project solutions, highly experienced turbine technicians and fully accredited training services. At CWind, we can deliver stand-alone services and support or packaged services, wherever and whenever needed. CWind is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Marine Systems Limited.
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About Global Marine Systems
Global Marine Systems Limited, is a leading provider of engineering and underwater services, responding to the subsea cable installation, maintenance and burial requirements of its customers around the world. With a fleet of vessels and specialised subsea trenching and burial equipment, the company has a 165-year legacy in deep and shallow water cable operations.
Global Marine’s primary markets include telecommunications, renewable energy and power, oil and gas, as well as deep sea research. Global Marine holds the RoSPA Order of Distinction in recognition of 17 consecutive years of outstanding occupational health and safety results. Global Marine has two longstanding joint ventures in China, S.B. Submarine Systems and Huawei Marine Networks, and acquired the offshore renewables specialist CWind in 2016. For more information on Global Marine, please visit our website at www.globalmarinesystems.com
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HC2 Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded (NYSE MKT:HCHC) diversified holding company, which seeks opportunities to acquire and grow businesses that can generate long-term sustainable free cash flow and attractive returns in order to maximize value for all stakeholders. HC2 has a diverse array of operating subsidiaries across seven reportable segments, including Construction, Marine Services, Energy, Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Insurance and Other. HC2’s largest operating subsidiaries include DBM Global Inc., a family of companies providing fully integrated structural and steel construction services, and Global Marine Systems Limited, a leading provider of engineering and underwater services on submarine cables. Founded in 1994, HC2 is headquartered in New York, New York.
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