Nordic and Baltic countries are investigating legal avenues to prevent future incidents in their exclusive economic zones, balancing the need for security with the principles of international law and freedom of navigation.
Several incidents of damage to telecom and electricity cables and gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea over the
European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen unveiled the plan to strengthen the security of submarine cables on 21 February in Helsinki.
First announced by EU President Ursula von der Leyen on 9 February in Vilnius, Estonia during the Baltic Energy Independence Day, the Joint Communication unveiled by Vice-President
Malaysia’s Semarak Renewable Energy has formed a joint venture company with Singapore-based offshore service provider Megamas Resources to develop subsea cable vessels.
The new joint venture company, to be named Semarak MIS, will develop high-tech and fuel-efficient vessels for the installation and maintenance of offshore energy
Swedish police are investigating another suspected case of sabotage of an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea.
Finnish telecom operator Cinia said on Friday that it had detected minor damage in Swedish waters on its C-Lion1 undersea fibre-optic link connecting Finland and Germany, the third time this
Swedish authorities said on Friday they were investigating suspected damage to an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea, the latest in a string of recent incidents of ruptured undersea cables that have heightened fears of Russian sabotage and spying in the region.
The owner of the cable Cinia, a Finnish
The authorities in Finland and Sweden have launched an investigation into a suspected case of sabotage of an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea.
The breach occurred in Sweden’s economic zone and is the third time in recent months that the C-Lion1 fibre-optic cable, operated by
The authorities in Finland and Sweden have launched an investigation into a suspected case of sabotage of an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea.
The breach occurred in Sweden’s economic zone and is the third time in recent months that the C-Lion1 fibre-optic cable, operated by
Swedish authorities confirmed this morning, February 21, that they have launched an investigation into newly discovered damage on another undersea Baltic transmission cable. News of the investigation came as the European Commission’s Executive Committee mapped out new steps to protect critical infrastructure including calling for enforcing sanctions against the
Swedish authorities confirmed this morning, February 21, that they have launched an investigation into newly discovered damage on another undersea Baltic transmission cable. News of the investigation came as the European Commission’s Executive Committee mapped out new steps to protect critical infrastructure including calling for enforcing sanctions against the
From the magazine – Shipbuilders naturally prefer to build nice big ships for the Royal Netherlands Navy, such as the large transport ships HNLMS Rotterdam and HNLMS Johan de Witt. So for them it will take some getting used to, but apart from the necessary frigates, the future will be mainly
The European Union is considering a public-private initiative worth “hundreds of millions” of euros to buy ships capable of quickly repairing undersea cables in case of damage or sabotage. “We are now discussing with member states what the necessary amount would be,” said Henna Virkkunen,
The European Commission’s
The European Commission, the EU’s executive body, is looking to create a fleet of cable repair ships in a public/private initiative which could be a boost for the continent’s shipyards.
Following a spate of cable and pipeline outages, primarily in the Baltic, in recent months, bureaucrats in Brussels
Scantrol’s mTrack AHC Controller, combined with Bosch Rexroth Secondary Controls, is designed to ensure smooth and safe operation for TravOcean’s new 15-ton cable laying winch. This winch is used to lay wind turbine power cables on the seabed. “We need Active Heave Compensation (AHC) to have smooth
Companies that once committed to investing in U.S. offshore wind infrastructure and supply chains are now scrapping their plans as the industry experiences significant challenges. These setbacks stem from project delays, soaring costs, and the potential loss of federal support under former President Donald Trump’s proposed policies.
The downturn
Companies that once committed to investing in U.S. offshore wind infrastructure and supply chains are now scrapping their plans as the industry experiences significant challenges. These setbacks stem from project delays, soaring costs, and the potential loss of federal support under former President Donald Trump’s proposed policies.
The downturn
A ship dragging its anchor was the likely cause of damage to a Russian submarine telecommunications cable in the Baltic Sea, the country’s top telecoms operator said.
Moscow-based Rostelecom announced on Thursday that it had completed repairs to the Baltika fibre optic cable linking the Russian exclave of
On February 6, Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV) and Rossilini’s Four-10 signed a contract for the outfitting of the REV Ocean. The contract, which is the largest in DSV’s history, covers both the interior and exterior of the state-of-the-art research and expedition vessel.
The workscope
Companies that committed to investments in U.S. offshore wind infrastructure and supply chains are scrapping their plans as the projects they were meant to serve face huge setbacks, including President Donald Trump's plan to end federal support.
The pullback reflects the trickle-down effect of a dramatic downturn in