Subsea Cable Logistics for Offshore Projects Worldwide
Cable handling, spooling, transport, storage and equipment rental from one accountable partner.
PASSER delivers complete subsea cable logistics services for offshore wind farms, HVAC and HVDC interconnectors, and oil and gas projects. Our team picks the cable up at the manufacturing plant, spools it, transports it to the project site, and unspools it onto the cable lay vessel or storage carousel at the final destination.
The same workflow applies across multiple project types, including export cable transport for offshore wind farms, array cable transpooling between carousels for installation contractors, and long-term reserve cable storage. Every project is engineered, equipped and crewed end-to-end, so a single partner stays accountable for the cable across pickup, transport and handover.
“Your cable. Our expertise. Total peace of mind”
Cable Logistics Services
Each service below is offered as a standalone scope or as part of a turnkey package.
Cable Handling Equipment Rental
PASSER Alkmaar office handle our equipment rental fleet, covering the equipment most commonly needed across offshore cable campaigns:
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Carousels between 2,000 and 7,000 tonnes
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Loading towers between 5 and 15 tonnes
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Tensioners between 15 and 60 tonnes
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Ancillary equipment including chutes, winches and trackways
Equipment is available for short campaigns, full-project hire and repeat call-off agreements, with mobilisation crews and engineering support included where needed.
Engineering & Project Management
PASSER manages engineering and project delivery across complex offshore cable scopes, taking responsibility through every phase between method statements and commissioning. Our scope covers:
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Structural and mechanical engineering
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Installation feasibility studies
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Lift plans and sea-fastening analysis
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Hazid workshops and offshore procedure documentation
Consultancy
Senior engineering input for developers and operators who need expert advice without committing to a full project team. Common scopes include:
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Installation feasibility reviews
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Equipment selection advice
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Third-party verification
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Second-opinion assessments on existing project plans
Cable Storage
Strategic storage hubs in Rotterdam and Taiwan, both with direct quay access for fast equipment mobilisation. Used by cable manufacturers and installation contractors to hold:
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Export cable between manufacturing campaigns and offshore installation windows
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Array cable for staged installation campaigns
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Reserve cable for long-term operations contracts
Storage scopes can include light maintenance, periodic testing and inventory management.
Cable Reels
PASSER has delivered more than 1,000 offshore cable reels worldwide since 2007, all engineered and fabricated at our Klaipėda workshop. Reels are used for cable transportation, installation and long-term storage across the offshore wind, oil and gas, and floating wind markets.
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DNV verification as standard
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Custom dimensions and capacities to project specification
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Integrated HSE management and full inspection and test plans
- Pre-assembly and test-assembly at our facilities before shipping
Track Record Across Offshore Wind, Oil and Gas, and Interconnectors
Recent Reference Projects:
Each project arrived with its own cable specifications, vessel programme and timeline. The equipment, engineering and crew were tailored to suit.
- Norther Offshore Windfarm (Belgium). Export cable storage.
- Merkur Offshore Windfarm (Germany).
- Array cable transport.
- Liza 2 Project for TechnipFMC. Storage and spooling.
- Lingshui Project for Aker Solutions. Cable transportation.
- Port of Blyth for Global Marine. Cable storage operations.
- Global Marine 4,000 Tonne Carousel. Equipment delivery and project management.
Quick Turnarounds When Project Timelines Shift
Offshore programmes are constantly moving, with vessels rescheduling, weather windows closing, and manufacturers occasionally running late.
PASSER's rental pool, fabrication facilities and engineering capacity sit across Norway, the Netherlands and Lithuania, close to the major North Sea project zones and connected to global shipping routes through deep-water quays in Klaipėda.
When a job shifts, equipment and crew can mobilise quickly without waiting on third-party suppliers.
Why Cable Manufacturers and Contractors Choose PASSER
In the offshore cable industry, equipment manufacturers and logistics providers are usually separate businesses. PASSER covers both, which gives clients five practical advantages:
Direct OEM support
Troubleshooting and modifications come from the people who designed the equipment.
In-house engineering
Three engineering hubs across Norway, the Netherlands and Lithuania.
Single-point accountability
One contract covers equipment, engineering, project management and crew.
Fast mobilisation
Rental fleet stationed in Alkmaar, with deep-water quay access in Klaipėda for global shipping.
Proven on tier-one projects
Reference work delivered for Aker Solutions, TechnipFMC, Global Marine, Boskalis and other major contractors.
Subsea Cable Logistics FAQ
What does subsea cable logistics involve?
Pickup of the cable from the manufacturing plant, spooling onto carousels or reels, transport to the project site, and unspooling onto the cable lay vessel or storage location at the final destination.
What size of cable can PASSER handle?
The rental fleet covers carousels up to 7,000 tonnes capacity. For cable factory installations, PASSER also designs and manufactures larger storage carousels with capacities up to 30,000 tonnes.
Where does PASSER operate?
Engineering hubs in Norway, the Netherlands and Lithuania, with workshop facilities at deep-water quays in Klaipėda and Groningen. Cable storage hubs in Rotterdam and Taiwan, plus offices in China and Korea.
Can PASSER mobilise quickly for urgent projects?
Yes. The rental fleet is held in Alkmaar with crews and engineering support available across Europe at short notice. The deep-water quays in Klaipėda connect to established global shipping routes for projects further afield.
What types of cable does PASSER work with?
HVAC and HVDC subsea power cable, array cable, export cable, umbilicals and flexible pipe across the offshore wind, oil and gas, and grid interconnector markets.
Does PASSER design and manufacture its own cable handling equipment?
Yes. The cable handling equipment in our rental pool, including carousels, reels, loading towers and tensioners, is designed and manufactured in-house at our facilities in Norway, the Netherlands and Lithuania. The same equipment is also supplied to cable factories and lay vessels worldwide.
Discuss Your Subsea Cable Logistics Scope
Tell us about the cable, the vessel and the timeline. Our team will respond with the equipment, engineering and crew you need.