Submarine Cable Installation & Repair

For more than 100 years, we have provided quality above- and below-water construction services on all types of marine-based infrastructure. Our reputation as an innovative contractor who stresses the importance of safety and environmental awareness makes us a preferred partner for many private- and public-sector clients. We've taken our century of marine construction experience along with our core principles and incorporated them into the bedrock of our Submarine Cable team.

Submarine Cable Services

We provide a wide range of submarine cable installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance services. As a marine contractor who has both comprehensive surface and underwater capabilities, Nelosca can create a specialized, turnkey solution that best fits each project.

Our Cabling Services Include:

Strategic Staging and Support Locations
Shore-End Civil and Site Work
Route Preparation
Pre-Lay Grapnel Runs
Submarine Cable Installation
Post-Lay Cable Protection
Submarine Cable Inspection
Cable Repair and Maintenance
Submarine Cable Removal
Environmental Preservation
Permit Support

Our Certifications

Why Nelosca? Safety, quality, and environmental stewardship are long-standing principles within our organization. For the benefit of our employees, clients, and communities, we operate our business to comply with international standards and regulatory requirements, and are certified to ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

Our Submarine Cable Leadership Team

Nelosca’s submarine cable team is your partner in the industry. We accomplish shared goals by working closely with our clients, their engineers, and our suppliers and subcontractors, as well as regulators and oversight. Trust and collaboration are core values that govern our approach to project partnerships.

Nelosca may seem like a new name in the submarine cable industry, but we have a leadership team with more than 100 years of combined submarine cabling experience.

CLIFF CENTER

Cliff joined Nelosca through our acquisition of Harbor Offshore, Inc. He has 4 decades of marine construction and engineering experience. He has managed submarine power cable projects throughout the world and has become one of the nation’s most sought-after submarine cabling experts.

Nick Tanionos

Nick is the founder and former principal of Specialty Diving Services, Inc. (SDS), a highly respected marine construction company based out of North Kingstown, RI. He joined the Nelosca team in 2020 through the acquisition of his firm and continues to lead as the Director of Nelosca’s Eastern Area Operations. Nick’s decades in marine construction include several support projects for the Block Island wind farm.

LESTER GARRETT

Lester has 4 decades of domestic and international submarine cable installation expertise. This includes survey, cable loading, cable transfer, main lay, pre-laid shore-end operations, post lay operations, and inspection. He also joins us from Harbor Offshore, Inc. as an industry leader in operations management and client representation on submarine cable installation.

CHARLES CATES

Chuck’s project management experience stretches over 35 years in the marine construction industry. He specializes in fiber optic and power cable installation, horizontal drilling, surveying, and pre-lay clearing operations.

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Our submarine cable installation professionals are proficient in all phases of submarine cable-laying operations. Our project engineering, planning, and execution methods are based on extensive experience, best management practices, and proven techniques. In addition, Nelosca invests heavily in modern, state-of-the-art technology and equipment that surpass industry standards for safety, quality, and efficiency.