When it comes to connecting wind power offshore, inter-array cable installation is the way to go, asserts respected operator, CT Offshore A/S. We found out more about the company and its offshore operations…
CT Offshore A/S is a longstanding subsea contractor providing safe and specialised engineering solutions to the offshore wind farm industry. As part of the A2SEA Group, CT Offshore offers an integrated management team operating from two sites in Denmark who manage the company’s projects within European waters.
Equipped for the job
CT Offshore operates a bespoke fleet of four vessels including one main cable laying vessel (CLV) with highly-sophisticated equipment and remote operated vehicles (ROV), allowing the company to supply clients with a wide range of installation services based on equipment owned and operated by CT Offshore. The vessels are: CLV SIA, MV NICO, MV LINE and MV SANDER 2.
CT Offshore provides the full spectrum of services from planning to cable lay, installation burial and final documentation. It has a strong proven track record with projects completed on time to the full satisfaction of clients, being able to provide a reliable service for all phases of cable installations including:
Cable route design and planning
Burial assessment surveys
Route clearance
Shallow water installations
Load-out of cables to carousels from production facilities, or pre-cut lengths from drums
Design of cable pull-in and protection systems
Pre-lay surveys – site investigation, light debris clearance, foundations/J-tube/scour
Experienced rigging teams
Pull-in equipment designed specifically for the job
Quality installations and cable laying in all water depths
Strong track record in shallow water operations with DP vessels
Installation & lay monitoring
MTB survey of installed cables
Testing IR & OTDR
Post-lay burial by trenching
