UK outfit Global Marine Group (GMG) has launched a new business unit called OceanIQ offering subsea cable data, survey, route engineering and consultancy services.
GMG said OceanIQ is built on existing data and knowledge acquired through years of cable installation and maintenance projects undertaken in support of sister companies Global Marine and Global Offshore.
The range of bespoke services on offer include comprehensive data management utilising the GeoCable software which comprises information on over 2.6 million km of as-laid cable around the globe.
In addition, OceanIQ offer cable records management and charting services utilising data on historic repairs as well as supporting ongoing maintenance of cable systems.
Route engineering services include desk top studies, cable fault analysis and cable protection assessments.
The team can also assist with acquiring the necessary permitting to complete cable installation projects around the world, as well as route surveys.
The creation of the new brand, which sits alongside Global Marine, Global Offshore and CWind within the wider Group, is in response to customer and industry demand for access to, and meaningful interpretation of, detailed subsea data, GMG said.
OceanIQ managing director Gail Clark said: “With decades of first-hand experience in cable planning, installation and maintenance across the group, the team has an intrinsic understanding of the seabed.
“The OceanIQ team’s experience allows us to interpret the wealth of data that we have built over many decades, from simple facts and figures and into meaningful intelligence that enables our customers to make informed decisions that ensures the longevity of their cable systems.”