The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has issued a new Code of Practice with the aim of improving subsea power cable installation in offshore wind by preventing cable failure and thus enabling savings for the offshore wind industry.
The Code of Practice for Offshore Cable Laying in the Renewable Energy Industry (IMCA M264) addresses issues for the safe laying and terminating of offshore power cables to prevent damage – said to be a significant challenge for offshore wind where rates of failure result in millions worth of loss to everyone involved in delivery, including contractors, developers, and insurers.