Global Marine has selected Orange Marine‘s next-generation Alpha Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for its new submarine cable maintenance vessel, currently under construction at Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka.
The ROV, designed and manufactured by Orange Marine in France, will be customized to meet the operational requirements of Global Marine’s vessel, which is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2029.
The Alpha series was developed for telecommunications and power subsea cable operations. The ROVs have 450kW of installed power, including 300kW dedicated to jetting, and can operate at depths of up to 3,000m. They can perform cable burial operations to depths of up to 3m, depending on seabed conditions.
The tracked ROV can also be adapted for free-swimming operations. Its capabilities include cable detection, inspection and survey, cutting and gripping, burial and reburial.
Global Marine’s new hybrid-powered vessel is being designed specifically for fiber-optic submarine cable repair operations. The company said the combination of the vessel and Alpha ROV will support subsea cable inspection, maintenance, protection and repair.
Simon Hibberd, CEO of Global Marine Group, said, “We are delighted to strengthen our operational capabilities through the addition of the Alpha ROV, while continuing our highly valued partnership with Orange Marine. A trusted partner for many years, Orange Marine shares our commitment to operational excellence and innovation.
“The Alpha ROV enhances our ability to perform safe, precise and efficient subsea operations worldwide, while reinforcing our position at the forefront of the industry. It also marks another important milestone in our long-term investment and fleet renewal strategy.”
Didier Dillard, CEO of Orange Marine, said, “We are particularly proud that Global Marine has selected our Alpha technology for its next-generation cable maintenance vessel. This collaboration recognizes the expertise developed by our teams in Provence in designing and manufacturing highly specialized subsea vehicles.”
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