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Cableships of the World

Updated Thursday 27 March 2025
This page shows some of the major submarine cableships operating in the world today. The compilation is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be a complete list. Additions are at the discretion of ICPC. To add (or change) any details please contact the ICPC Secretary.

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MV Maasvliet
Country of registration: The Netherlands
Cableship Name: MV Maasvliet
Baseport: Rhoon, Netherlands

Owner/Operator: Subsea Environmental Services BV
Purpose: Cable Recovery
Cable Capacity: 2900 cubic metres
Notes: Specialist cable recovery vessel

MV Rebecca
Country of registration: The Netherlands
Cableship Name: MV Rebecca
Baseport: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Owner/Operator: Subsea Environmental Services BV
Purpose: Cable Recovery
Cable Capacity: 2900 cubic metres
Notes: Specialist cable recovery vessel

CS Maram
Country of registration: United Arab Emirates
Cableship Name: CS Maram
Baseport: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Owner/Operator: e-marine
Purpose: Cable Installation and Maintenance
Cable Capacity: 2750 tons
Notes: ROV Capability

CS Wasel
Country of registration: United Arab Emirates
Cableship Name: CS Wasel
Baseport: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Owner/Operator: e-marine
Purpose: Cable Laying Support Vessel
Cable Capacity: N/A
Notes: Shallow Water Operation

Etisalat
Country of registration: United Arab Emirates
Cableship Name: Etisalat
Baseport: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Owner/Operator: e-marine
Purpose: Cable Installation and Maintenance
Cable Capacity: 600 tons
Notes: ROV Capability

Niwa
Country of registration: United Arab Emirates
Cableship Name: Niwa
Baseport: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Owner/Operator: e-marine
Purpose: Cable Installation and Maintenance
Cable Capacity: 6098 tons
Notes: ROV & Sea Plough Capability

Umm Al Anber
Country of registration: United Arab Emirates
Cableship Name: Umm Al Anber
Baseport: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Owner/Operator: e-marine
Purpose: Cable Installation and Maintenance
Cable Capacity: 4200 tons
Notes: ROV Capability

Cable Innovator
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Cableship Name: Cable Innovator
Baseport: World-wide

Owner/Operator: Global Marine Systems Limited
Purpose: Lay
Cable Capacity: 7500 tons
Notes: Plough/ROV capability

CS Global Symphony
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Cableship Name: CS Global Symphony
Baseport: Portland, UK

Owner/Operator: Global Marine Systems Limited
Purpose: Installation/Repair
Cable Capacity: Deck space 1,400m² Deck loading = 10t/m
Notes: Plough/ROV Capability

CS Recorder
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Cableship Name: CS Recorder
Baseport: Portland, UK

Purpose: Installation/Repair
Cable Capacity: 5200 Tonnes
Notes: Plough/ROV Capability


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