UK contractor Briggs Marine has invested more than £1m in its subsea services division to enhance its cable repair and installation capabilities.
The company has added two new 15Te tracked cable tensioners for use in the renewable energy sector.
The tensioners can accommodate cable diameters from 50mm to 400mm, with capability to maintain squeeze pressure and 15Te line tension during changes in diameter.
The system contains an integrated HPU and sacrificial sea fastening plates for streamlined installations onto vessels, Briggs Marine said.
It added that the linear speed is variable up to 45 metres a minute for deepwater cable installation and recovery.
The company has also invested in two cable storage tanks, extending its Burntisland-based cable depot because of increased demand.
Briggs Marine director of subsea services Craig English said: “We strive to ensure that we have a modern and fit-for-purpose range of equipment, to offer our clients the highest level of service and best solutions for their needs.”
Image: one of the new cable tensioners (Briggs Marine)
