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Vesipro Cable Protection Deployed at Orkney Tidal Site
Vesipro has deployed over 1,300m of its Blue Ocean Protectors at Orkney's tidal site to stabilize 33kV subsea cables in high-energy currents.
Vesipro’s Cable Protection Tech Deployed at High-Current Tidal Site in Orkney
In one of the UK’s most challenging tidal energy environments, a new wave of subsea cable protection has just been deployed. Vesipro, a UK-based subsea technology specialist, has completed the supply of over 1,300 meters of its Blue Ocean Protectors (BOP0130, 120mm bore) to support the safe installation of a 33kV subsea power cable in Orkney, Scotland—a region known for its aggressive tidal currents and high seabed interaction risks.
According to Vesipro, the tidal site features powerful and persistent current activity that poses serious challenges for subsea infrastructure. These conditions make cable movement and abrasion a frequent concern during and after installation. To address this, Vesipro’s articulated cast iron Blue Ocean Protectors were strategically deployed along the cable route, serving as a dual stabilizing and shielding solution.
This is a landmark moment for Vesipro, marking the first time their Blue Ocean Protectors have been used in a tidal energy application. Designed with articulated metallic elements that form a protective sleeve around the cable, the system allows limited bending up to a pre-set radius—after which further movement is restricted. The goal: to minimize cable fatigue, reduce hydrodynamic stress, and ensure long-term integrity in dynamic seabed conditions.
This deployment highlights the increasing need for innovative protective technologies in renewable marine projects, particularly as the offshore energy sector expands into more complex environments. As offshore grid networks evolve to support both fixed-bottom and floating infrastructure, stable and durable cable protection systems are becoming mission-critical to overall project success.
Vesipro’s cable protection efforts in Orkney are part of a broader shift toward more sophisticated offshore electrical infrastructure—especially in high-energy tidal areas where conventional trenching or burial methods are insufficient. The technology also complements the company’s Resin Free Cable Hang-offs, which support the transition of cables from seabed to platform.
For professionals involved in subsea operations and offshore cable installation, this case represents more than a product success—it reflects the direction of the industry. With new installations venturing into deeper waters and higher-current zones, engineering resilience into every phase of cable deployment has become essential.
At SA Operations, these advancements underscore the increasing demand for highly skilled offshore personnel—from subsea engineers and surveyors to IRM specialists and cable lay supervisors—who can implement and maintain critical infrastructure in extreme marine environments. As always, adapting to such innovation requires not just technology, but the talent behind it.
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