Op8 1 Kordahi Subcom
Op8 1 Kordahi Subcom
2019 UPDATE
Kordahi ME, Rapp RJ, Stix RK, Sheridan S, and Irish OB, (SubCom), Wall D and Waterworth
G (Alcatel Submarine Networks, Nozay, France), Perratt B, Wilson S, and Holden S (Global
Marine Systems Ltd, Chelmsford, UK)
Email: [email protected]
Abstract: This paper is written on behalf of the Submarine Cable Improvement Group (SCIG).
Fault data from undersea systems continues to be collected by several cable system supplier
organizations. The paper analyzes and presents historical cable fault data to assist with
designing and improving new cable routes advancing cable protection of undersea systems,
enhancing cable system reliability, and planning and budgeting of cable spares and a
maintenance program. Data from three independent suppliers are used in the analysis to obtain
results with statistical significance. This analysis highlights recent system faults and provides a
continuation of previous studies which were presented in 2016, 2010, 2007, 2004, 2001, and
1997. Global trends are reported with a focus on data from the last three (3) years.
Observations with respect to fault causes, water depth and regional differences are described.