Cableships

ETA have been instrumental in the development of many of the new generation cableships. ETA have worked for most of the new entrants to the cableship market, including vessel operators, shipyards and naval architects.

Services have included:

  • Design of stern whiskers, cable working deck and cable tanks.
  • Cable troughing and roller design
  • Repeater handling and stowage
  • Detailed build specifications for all aspects of cable handling, testing and jointing areas including control.
  • Compilation of equipment and supplier lists.
  • Drawing review and approval.
  • Inspection and audit of cableship build.
  • Supervision of cable system sea trials and provision of key personnel.
  • Provision of operational procedures and cable working practices.