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Decommissioning & Recycling of Out-of-Service Submarine Telecommunications Cables

About Us

10⁺

Years Operations

60,000⁺

KMs Recovered

100,000⁺

MTs Recycled

Milestones

2025

Delivery of MV MAASVLIET, our new diesel-electric cable recovery ship

2024

Secured rights to recover SMW-3 (Deep-Water), world’s 2nd largest cable system

2023

Successfully completed decommissioning of TAT-14, largest end-of-life telecom cable project to date

2022

Acquired MV REBECCA ; Completed Orion Infrastructure Capital Funding

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What We Do

Decommissioning & Recycling
of Retired Submarine Cables

Since 2014, Subsea Environmental Services has been recovering Out-of-Service (OOS) submarine telecommunication cables from the seabed and recycling their components. With a proven track record and reputation for delivering viable solutions for our Clients, Subsea continues to grow its business. Our Deep-Water cable portfolio now exceeds 300,000 kms, making us one of the largest owners of OOS cable systems in the world. We also provide the telecom industry with valuable Services such as Shore-End Decommissioning, Route Clearance, Depot Spares Removal and Logistics. Subsea currently has two dedicated cable recovery ships with a third planned for delivery later this year.

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Our Mission

A Resource-Recycling Future
Benefitting All Stakeholders

As a pioneer in cable recovery and recycling, we are dedicated to responsibly harnessing the untapped potential of Out-of-Service (OOS) cables. Recycling these obsolete cables and returning their various components to the global supply chain is both a smart and efficient means to upcycle in-demand materials while simultaneously demonstrating marine environmental stewardship. Combining a long-term perspective, deep sector experience and a collaborative approach, Subsea is always looking for newer and better ways to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that benefit Stakeholders.

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The Blue Economy

Healthy Oceans. Healthy Business

“Our connection with the ocean is profound. It has shaped life on Earth and continues to influence our daily lives in visible and invisible ways. While humanity has thrived thanks to the ocean, we’ve also significantly altered it. How can we protect our seas while using them responsibly?”
– World Oceans Counsel

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