Sustainability Magazine November 2021 | Page 61

ORANGE MARINE
Consequently , the sea is in his blood and the installation of cable has become a way of life – a way of life that has been significantly altered by the era of sustainability and the myriad responsibilities that come with it . Especially in an all-encompassing international cable laying operation .
“ Firstly , it is important to note that , materially , submarine cable doesn ' t actually have a significant environmental footprint ,” reflects Didier . “ These cables are designed to last at least 25 years . They are robust , efficient , don ' t melt and , at the end of their operational usage , we can easily recover them . So , the cable by itself is already environmentally friendly .” sustainabilitymag . com 61