Subsea Telecoms Cable Installation and Maintenance Specialists with Unparalleled Experience
Global Marine has been installing telecommunications cables at sea for well over 160 years. Throughout that time we have build our company into the leading independent provider of installation and maintenance services for subsea telecommunications system installation. We have worked for virtually every major telecommunications company on projects have taken us to the far corners the sea and most places in between.
Although most people assume we live in a wireless world, almost all of global telecommunications travels through cables. The need to ensure these systems are installed and maintained properly has never been greater. To address these needs our services break down into two main areas: Installation and maintenance.
Installation: In subsea telecommunications system installation we deliver a turn-key subsea network working directly for the system designers and owners themselves or as part of Huawei Marine Networks our joint venture with Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ITC) solutions provider.
Maintenance: Our fleet of vessels, equipment and experienced personnel maintain the worlds largest service footprint for subsea telecommunications cable maintenance, routinely repairing cables in all of the worlds’ oceans, ensuring the resilience of communications networks across the globe.
Working in the marine environment is possibly the most demanding project environment on earth. Over the decades we have developed innovative engineering answers to some of the most difficult problems the telecommunications industry has faced and installed some of the most complicated projects yet conceived. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and quality project delivery, and look forward to working with you wherever your subsea project will be taking you.
Global Marine Systems has main offices in both the United Kingdom and Singapore with resources throughout Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas.
BACKGROUNDING AND EDUCATION ON SUBSEA CABLING:
Developers, Regulators, EPC's and interested third parties often have questions about how subsea cables are installed, maintained and the impact these activities have on the seabed and surrounding environment. There is a report published jointly by The United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre and the International Cable Protection Committee that provides an excellent overview of these issues. Although its focus is primarily focused on telecommunications cables, much of the information is directly applicable to power cables as well.
The UNEP-WCMC report "Submarine cables and the oceans: connecting the world" provides a in-depth overview and education on the history, process, surveying, international law, environmental impacts and future of the subsea cable industry. The report also include an industry glossary, including a listing of common acronymns and abbreviations.
It’s been just a few years since Huawei and Global Marine Systems joined forces to create Huawei Marine Networks, but already the company has helped reinvent the subsea cable industry.
Forget wireless connectivity - The Internet is all about wires. A huge network of fibre-optic cables links us to the world.
A WIRED guest post by Gabriel Ruhan, CEO of Global Marine Group, on ROVs and the technology needed to do modern-day cable installation and repair.
Malaysia's leading newpaper, The Star, looks into the complexities of laying submarine cables that keep the world clicking with educational and very informative article.
Whether it's political conflict or tackling Arctic conditions, the telecoms industry is facing challenges on many fronts. Guy Matthews investigates.
Report on the successful completion of the MATARAM-KUPANG Cable System (MKCS) which spans 1,200km, connecting five islands in the east of Indonesia.
China Telecom, Hauwei and Huawei Marine to build a new submarine cable between Auckland and Sydney, with financing estimated at almost US$100 million.
New transatlantic communications cable, Hibernian Express, will establish superfast bandwidth for hyper-competitive trading firms and banks in London and New York.
The first new transatlantic communications cable in nearly ten years is to be laid in the Atlantic ocean.
BBC One programme aired 26 July with coverage of Global Marine's Wave Sentinel, with Captain Mark Nash and Chief Cable Engineer Peter Holden. (Limited Viewing Areas... Making arrangement for video download)
Featuring Global Marine's Stuart Wilson, article discusses engineering lessons learned during previous disasters which helped lessen impact on comms infrastructure
RELEASE
23 April 2012
Global Marine Systems Ltd Celebrates Success in the RoSPA Awards: President's award, recognising 13 consecutive Gold Awards, presented at a ceremony at the National Exhibition Centre, on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
ANNOUNCEMENT
20 March 2012
Global Marine Systems annouces new Cable Enterprise will be available in April: Barge will feature 4000 T carousel and A frame design suitable to launch and recover 3 meter burial plough.
RELEASE
15 February 2012
Global Marine Systems Ltd. Completes Restructuring, Management Organisation Announced: Reorganisation undertaken to create energy subsidiary allows for focus on growth in both the Telecommunications and Energy Markets
RELEASE
19 January 2012
ASSC-1 Announce Perth to Singapore Submarine Cable System: Huawei Marine (a Global Marine joint venture) will supply and install the system
RELEASE
16 January 2012
Axin and Huawei Marine Finalize Survey Agreement for Optikor Network, a trans-Tasman link set to be completed by the end of 2013
RELEASE
16 January 2012
Huawei Marine Begins Manufacturing Phase of Global Financial Network Express Project
RELEASE
12 December 2011
Sea Fibre Networks commences long awaited lay of CeltixConnect - a $15m sub-sea network investment for the most data driven island in Europe.
RELEASE
23 November 2011
Global Marine Group announces the creation of Global Marine Systems Energy Ltd: New Structure Will Allow Group to Address both Telecommunications and Energy Markets.
RELEASE
17 October 2011
Global Marine Systems ranked no. 207 in the Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250: First time the Chelmsford-based company enters the prestigious business league table.
RELEASE
27 September 2011
Sea Fibre Networks Steams Ahead with CeltixConnect ”Go-Live” Date Announced: Multi-million euro contracts inked with NSW and Global Marine Services.
RELEASE
14 September 2011
The Pedal: Global Marine 200 mile cycling challenge to raise money for Armed Forces Veterans, Help for Heroes charity.
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22-24 Feb
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8-9 March
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26-28 March
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16-19 April
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