In submarine cable damage litigation, judges frequently question the exorbitant costs of maintenance operations. Surprisingly, from 30% and up to 70% of the total average repair cost (USD 1.5-2 million) stems from fuel expenses for vessel transit from port bases to fault locations, rather than the repair itself. This raises a critical consideration: Could alternative maintenance vessels in closer proximity have reduced fuel consumption and costs?

When it comes to submarine cables, marine maintenance contracts are critical to ensuring the reliability and longevity of these vital ...

Writing legal opinions is a pillar of legal practice, requiring not only a deep understanding of the law, also strong analytical and...

Photo by Sung Jin Cho on Unsplash Cable landing agreements are critical to the deployment and operation of submarine communications...

2024 has been a pivotal year for the launch of several international initiatives in the field of submarine cables. In this report, we...

Photo by Lance Anderson Recent statistics presented at the plenary session of the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) 1 ...

Photo by Johnny Africa Today, Over-The-Top (OTT) companies such as Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft have a clear dominance in most...

Force majeure clauses are vital in submarine cable contracts, adapting to specific risks and jurisdictions to ensure smooth operations.

Whenever there is a new submarine cable consortium project, the legal and regulatory analysis is initiated by the prospective landing...

Greenwashing is a marketing strategy in which companies exaggerate or misrepresent their commitment to environmental sustainability,...

It is imperative that a company has efficient processes and regular checks in place to comply with the changing regulatory framework in...

Submarine cables continue to play a key role as critical global communications infrastructure. Accordingly, discussions and regulatory...

After successful service, carriers may face non-payment issues due, including bankruptcy, payment delays, or intentional debt evasion.

Maritime Spatial Planning or MSP initiatives may consist of a set of frameworks and processes used to manage and regulate human...

Understanding key aspects of submarine cable capacity IRU agreements. Here are some guidelines that salespeople and lawyers should follow...

Yes, indeed. This straightforward question involves reflection on whether a submarine cable owner has any scope for action when its...