The new cable ship ‘Sophie Germain’, launched in Sri Lanka, is on her way to her home port, fully equipped with MELCAL deck handling equipment.
Submarine cables are the backbone of the global internet. Major disruptions to internet and international telecommunications services may need the intervention of a cable ship to carry out urgent repairs. Designed for operational duties 365 days a year, the new vessel has to be ready to sail from her home port of Brégaillon, France, within 24 hours at any time required.
MELCAL supplies quality deck handling solutions, including modern lifting appliances,winches and custom deck handling equipment. The four cranes and one A-frame fitted onboard the ‘Sophie Germain’ were engineered and built to Orange Marine's (the client) specifications.
