{"id":63,"date":"2026-07-10T14:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/novimarine.local\/en\/cable-laying-support\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T16:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T16:04:28","slug":"cable-laying-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/cable-laying-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Cable Laying Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull nmuc-hero-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#031d30\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-61\" alt=\"Novi Marine RIB supporting a cable-laying operation\" src=\"https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220522_092701-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220522_092701-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220522_092701-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220522_092701-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220522_092701-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220522_092701-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220522_092701-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<p class=\"nm-eyebrow\"><span class=\"nm-pulse-dot\"><\/span>Offshore cable operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading nmuc-hero-title\">Cable Laying Support<span class=\"nmuc-dot\">.<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-hero-sub wp-block-paragraph\">Fast, shallow-draft RIBs that work alongside cable-lay and installation spreads, guarding the route, transferring crew and gear, and reaching the nearshore zones larger vessels can&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button nm-btn-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#inquire\">Inquire<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button nm-btn-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#overview\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull nmuc-white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"overview\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-sechead is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"nm-eyebrow\"><span class=\"nm-pulse-dot\"><\/span>Overview<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-ov-grid is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-ov-copy is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nmuc-title\">Keep the cable moving, from survey to shore-end<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Subsea cable campaigns run on tight weather windows and zero tolerance for delay. Novi Marine supplies high-performance support RIBs that keep installation spreads working: securing the corridor, moving people and equipment, and operating in the shallow approaches the main lay vessel can&#8217;t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-lead wp-block-paragraph\">From offshore wind export cables to interconnectors and telecom links, our vessels deploy fast across Northwest Europe and integrate straight into your spread.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-ov-img is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2093\" src=\"https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220515_103416-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Novi Marine RIB alongside an offshore installation vessel\" class=\"wp-image-62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220515_103416-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220515_103416-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220515_103416-1024x837.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220515_103416-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220515_103416-1536x1256.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/20220515_103416-2048x1674.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-callout is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-callout-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-callout-label wp-block-paragraph\">Ready for deployment<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delivered ready for the task.<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every vessel is configured to your project specification, fully certified and maintained, and mobilised ready to work, so it reaches site prepared to perform from day one.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull nmuc-dark is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-sechead is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"nm-eyebrow\"><span class=\"nm-pulse-dot\"><\/span>Across the route<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nmuc-title\">Support at every stage of the lay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-route-cap wp-block-paragraph\">Following the cable from the offshore spread to the shore-end landfall, and the role the vessel plays at each stage of the corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-route is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-stage is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"nmuc-node\"><span class=\"nmuc-buoy\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-zone wp-block-paragraph\">Offshore spread<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standby &amp; guard<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hold station alongside the lay vessel and move crew and light gear to and from the spread.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-stage is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"nmuc-node\"><span class=\"nmuc-buoy\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-zone wp-block-paragraph\">Route corridor<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patrol &amp; mark<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep traffic clear of the exclusion zone and tend the marker buoys along the route.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-stage is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"nmuc-node\"><span class=\"nmuc-buoy\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-zone wp-block-paragraph\">Nearshore approach<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shallow support<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work the shallow water and provide a stable dive platform where larger vessels can&#8217;t operate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-stage is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"nmuc-node\"><span class=\"nmuc-buoy\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-zone wp-block-paragraph\">Shore-end<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Landfall pull-in<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assist the cable pull-in and manipulation as it comes ashore at the landing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull nmuc-white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-sechead is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"nm-eyebrow\"><span class=\"nm-pulse-dot\"><\/span>Mobilisation<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nmuc-title\">Prepared for your project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Configured, certified and mobilised: ready to work the moment it reaches site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nmuc-mob-cols\">\n  <div class=\"nmuc-mob-col\">\n    <p class=\"nmuc-mob-label\">Prepared to specification<\/p>\n    <ul class=\"nmuc-mob-list\">\n      <li><span class=\"nmuc-tick\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8.5l3.5 3.5L13 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Built to your project scope<\/li>\n      <li><span class=\"nmuc-tick\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8.5l3.5 3.5L13 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Deck layout &amp; fit-out to suit the role<\/li>\n      <li><span class=\"nmuc-tick\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8.5l3.5 3.5L13 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Survey-ready on arrival<\/li>\n      <li><span class=\"nmuc-tick\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8.5l3.5 3.5L13 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Mobilisation &amp; logistics<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"nmuc-mob-col\">\n    <p class=\"nmuc-mob-label\">Certified &amp; maintained<\/p>\n    <ul class=\"nmuc-mob-list\">\n      <li><span class=\"nmuc-tick\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8.5l3.5 3.5L13 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Full class certification<\/li>\n      <li><span class=\"nmuc-tick\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8.5l3.5 3.5L13 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Maintained to a documented schedule<\/li>\n      <li><span class=\"nmuc-tick\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8.5l3.5 3.5L13 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Inspection &amp; survey records on hand<\/li>\n      <li><span class=\"nmuc-tick\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8.5l3.5 3.5L13 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Compliant for offshore operation<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull nmuc-dark is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"case\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-sechead is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"nm-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"nm-pulse-dot\"><\/span>Featured project<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-ov-grid is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-ov-copy is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nmuc-title\">Worldwide offshore operations<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Novi Marine has supported cable-laying projects worldwide for leading offshore companies. From the North Sea to Egypt, our support RIBs work alongside cable-lay vessels and into the shallow coastal zones where the operation continues.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"nmuc-lead wp-block-paragraph\">We bring that international project experience to your operation. We understand the importance of dependable vessels, thorough preparation and a configuration built around the task. You get more than a RIB: an experienced cable laying support partner, from mobilisation through to execution.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-ov-img is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/novi-marine-cable-laying-support-project.webp\" alt=\"Novi Marine support RIB alongside a work platform during cable laying\" class=\"wp-image-330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/novi-marine-cable-laying-support-project.webp 1920w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/novi-marine-cable-laying-support-project-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/novi-marine-cable-laying-support-project-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/novi-marine-cable-laying-support-project-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/novi-marine-cable-laying-support-project-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull nmuc-white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"inquire\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmuc-form-grid is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nmcp-form-main is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nm-contact-form-title\">Planning a cable-lay campaign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nm-contact-form-sub wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us about the route, the window and the scope. We will come back with the right vessel, the right configuration and a concrete proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n<form class=\"nm-contact-form nmcp-form\" id=\"nmContactForm\"\n\taction=\"https:\/\/novi-marine.com\/en\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\"\n\tdata-sent=\"Thank you for your enquiry, we will get back to you as soon as possible.\"\n\tdata-error=\"Sending failed. Please try again or email us directly.\">\n\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"nm_custom_project\">\n\t<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"nm_contact_nonce\" name=\"nm_contact_nonce\" value=\"4d6dc748cf\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63\" \/>\t<p class=\"nm-hp-field\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><label>Website<input type=\"text\" name=\"nm_website\" tabindex=\"-1\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/label><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"nm-contact-form__grid\">\n\t\t<label class=\"nm-field\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"nm-field__label\">Name<\/span>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required autocomplete=\"name\">\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t<label class=\"nm-field\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"nm-field__label\">Organisation<\/span>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"company\" autocomplete=\"organization\">\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t<label class=\"nm-field\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"nm-field__label\">Email address<\/span>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" required autocomplete=\"email\">\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t<label class=\"nm-field\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"nm-field__label\">Phone (optional)<\/span>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"tel\" name=\"phone\" autocomplete=\"tel\">\n\t\t<\/label>\n\n\t\t<label class=\"nm-field nm-field--full\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"nm-field__label\">Describe your project<\/span>\n\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" rows=\"6\" required><\/textarea>\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"nm-contact-form__foot\">\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"nm-contact-form__submit\">\n\t\t\tSend inquiry\t\t\t<svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<span class=\"nm-contact-form__note\">We handle every enquiry personally and respond as quickly as possible.<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<p class=\"nm-contact-form__status\" role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" hidden><\/p>\n<\/form>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"nm-contact-card\">\n\t<p class=\"nm-contact-card__label\">Direct contact<\/p>\n\n\t\t<a href=\"tel:+31167500002\" class=\"nm-contact-card__row\">\n\t\t<span class=\"nm-contact-card__icon\"><svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5.2 2.5 6.4 5.1 4.9 6.4a7 7 0 0 0 3.6 3.6l1.3-1.5 2.6 1.2c.3.9.1 2-1 2.6-3.5 1.5-9.4-4.4-7.9-7.9.6-1.1 1.7-1.3 2.7-1z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"nm-contact-card__key\">Phone<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"nm-contact-card__val\">+31 (0) 167 50 00 02<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n\t\t<a href=\"mailto:info@novi-marine.com\" class=\"nm-contact-card__row\">\n\t\t<span class=\"nm-contact-card__icon\"><svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.5 4.5h11v7h-11v-7Z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.3\"\/><path d=\"M2.5 4.5 8 9l5.5-4.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"nm-contact-card__key\">Email<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"nm-contact-card__val\">info@novi-marine.com<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"nm-contact-card__row\">\n\t\t<span class=\"nm-contact-card__icon\"><svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M8 14s4.5-4.1 4.5-7.5a4.5 4.5 0 1 0-9 0C3.5 9.9 8 14 8 14z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"6.5\" r=\"1.6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.3\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"nm-contact-card__key\">Visiting address<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"nm-contact-card__val\">Einsteinweg 39<br>4691 SW Tholen, The Netherlands<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<p class=\"nm-contact-card__hours\">Available on business days, 08:00\u201317:00 (CET)<\/p>\n\n<\/aside>\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull nm-faq-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"faq\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nm-faq-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"nm-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"nm-pulse-dot\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nm-faq-title\">Cable laying support FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What international cable laying support has Novi Marine delivered?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Novi Marine has worked on cable-laying projects worldwide for leading offshore companies, from the North Sea to Egypt. Its RIBs support route guarding, crew and equipment transfers, marker buoy work, shallow-water operations and shore-end landings.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Why is a RIB suited to the shallow section of a cable route?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A support RIB combines shallow draft with a manoeuvrable working platform. It can continue where the cable-lay vessel cannot operate, including nearshore approaches, marker buoy work and support around the shore-end pull-in.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How does Novi Marine supply a support RIB for a cable project?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RIB is prepared around the project scope, maintained and mobilised with the required equipment. 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