Alcatel Submarine Networks — a global leader in submarine telecommunications infrastructure — engaged Sealion to provide critical offshore marine support for the transfer of submarine fiber-optic cables between two specialized cable-laying vessels operating in the Red Sea near Aqaba. This was a technically complex and operationally sensitive project requiring precise coordination of surface support vessels, underwater management of the cable transfer operation, and strict adherence to the cable protection and handling protocols stipulated by Alcatel's engineering team. Sealion provided dedicated surface support vessels, experienced marine supervisors, and a commercial diving team who managed the in-water elements of the cable transfer — maintaining cable tension control, ensuring the cable was not subjected to excessive bending or stress during the vessel-to-vessel transfer sequence, and confirming each stage of the operation before progression. The project was executed without any cable damage, operational interruption, or safety incident, and completed ahead of the scheduled window — a critical outcome given the cost and scarcity of submarine cable installation vessels.

• Offshore cable transfer executed between two specialized cable-laying vessels
• Commercial diving team managed all in-water cable handling and tension control
• Zero cable damage sustained throughout the entire transfer operation
• Strict Alcatel cable handling and protection protocols followed throughout
• Operation completed ahead of schedule — minimizing expensive vessel idle time
• Full marine coordination and surface support vessel services provided by Sealion