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Cable Jointing Room

Cable Jointing Room Exterior image

Global Marine operate this as a standalone unit or in conjunction with other portable modules to form a complete Cable Management Facility. It is fully fitted and commissioned in the factory prior to being installed on a "ship of opportunity" which is being used for laying under-sea communications cables.

The Electrical Power Distribution System is carefully tailored to balance the "on board" power available with the multiple power requirements for the safe and efficient operation of the Cable Jointing Room. Great care is taken to balance the electrical load and provide a high degree of protection from the diversity of power requirements.

Cable Jointing Room Exterior image
Cable Jointing Room Electrical Power Distribution Image

Each ship's power cable is terminated in an MCCB enclosure before being linked to either a Transformer or directly to a Distribution Board. Each outgoing power cable from a Transformer is also terminated in an MCCB Enclosure before being connected to a Distribution Board.

The Cable Jointing Room shown is provided with three incoming power sources, which feed eight different Distribution Boards either directly or through a Transformer. A total of 58 individual circuits are provided at 6 different voltage ratings.

The Cable Jointing Room is designed to operate worldwide and is provided with full air conditioning and climate control.

An array of Power Outlet Sockets are provided ranging from 440V 60Hz 3 pole 63 Amp to 110V 60Hz DP 15 Amp. The sockets are employed for a variety of uses including portable power tools and sensitive testing equipment.