Cablelaying

Communication networks and offshore wind farms require constant innovations in installation and maintenance. Innovative solutions for transportation, installation of cables and protection by trenching are a necessity in harsh subsea conditions. IHC Merwede’s cablelaying vessels and equipment are designed to meet the increasing demands of cablelaying projects, such as those for power and fibre optic cables.

Innovative vessels

The IHC Supporter® class offers a modular platform for cablelaying activities. An optimised cablelaying solution is developed through the integration of the vessel, cablelaying system and other necessary equipment.

To deploy various types of subsea cable, a wide range of cablelaying modules are available, each specifically developed to suit the IHC Supporter® class. Each of these transform the IHC Supporter® class into a high-performance cablelaying vessel, while maintaining a competitive price and delivery time.

In addition, IHC Merwede offers complete custom-built integrated cablelaying vessels to meet specific demands. Typical examples include the ATLANTIC GUARDIAN, BOLD ENDEAVOUR (now named DEEP ENDEAVOUR) and C.S. SOVEREIGN.

Advanced equipment

The cablelaying equipment delivered by IHC Engineering Business offers maximum availability and functionality, while ensuring safe and reliable operations at all times. Combined experience in vessel integration and technically advanced equipment means that IHC Merwede is able to offer a cost-effective, fully integrated cablelaying solution.

For optimal offshore and cablelaying performance, IHC Drives & Automation engineers highly integrated solutions tailored to the vessel’s design. Within the innovative platform automation, the Dynamic Positioning (DP) system ensures the accurate positioning of cabling. This intuitively controlled DP system, based on extensive experience gained in global dredging operations, will take cablelaying to the next level.