Q&E Technical Survey Support

Overview

Company: Global Marine Group

Project Location: Q&E North, Q&E South

Project Description: Hydrofix was contracted to provide technical survey support both onshore and offshore for the Q&E Submarine Cable Project for approximately 6 months, involving the routing assessment of two telecommunication cables

Q&E North & Q&E South 

Location: Q&E North: Joss Bay, Kent, UK to Oostende, Belgium.
Q&E South: Newhaven, East Sussex, UK to Cayeux-Sur-Mer, France.

Size: Q&E North: approximately 112 km long and a 500m wide corridor
Q&E South: approximately 141 km long and a 500m wide corridor.

Project Scope:

  • Provision of Onshore Technical Survey Manager for Q&E North and Q&E South cable routes
  • Provision of Offshore Supervisors (Client Representation).
  • Site investigation and post-survey technical review of Contractor deliverables

Responsibilities and Services Encompassed:

  • Lead technical authority for all liaison between Hydrofix Client and end Purchasing Client
  • Oversee site investigation survey contracts (geophysical, geotechnical, UXO), including scope preparation, tender evaluation, award, and Contractor QHSE document review.
  • Management of Offshore Client Representatives
  • Quality assure and approve Contractor survey data and reports.
  • Assist environment, consent, and commercial teams with licence applications.
  • Develop in-field selected route and optimise route development processes.
  • Conduct technical review of Contractor deliverables on Client’s behalf

Project Benefit:

Hydrofix contributed to the Q&E Submarine Cable Project by providing personnel, including an Onshore Technical Survey Manager and Offshore Supervisors for both the North and South routes. Our team’s expertise spanned various survey disciplines, such as geophysical, hydrographic, UXO, and geotechnical surveys, ensuring comprehensive project management and technical support. All our services were delivered using our integrated approach.

By utilising our proficiency in route engineering and serving as client representatives, we streamlined the site investigation process. This approach guaranteed HSE compliance and effective contract management throughout offshore operations. Hydrofix’s involvement, from initial planning to final technical review, enabled our client to effectively address project challenges while optimising cable routes and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Our multidisciplinary strategy contributed to the project’s success, demonstrating Hydrofix’s ability to navigate complex underwater cable installations with precision and expertise.