Professional Cable Laying Services

Cable laying is the act of laying electrical, fiber optic or telecommunication cables that are installed under water, underground or overhead. It is vital in the powering of cities, homes, businesses as well as digital communication networks.

Importance of Cable Laying:

• It ensures uninterrupted power supply and data transmission
• Reduces the risk of the possibility of network failures and security hazards
• Facilitates the growth of smart infrastructure

Steps Involved:

1. Surveys of sites and plans
2. The marking of routes and soil analysis
3. Drilling or trenching (based on the method)
4. Cable deployment via rollers or machines
5. Compaction and backfilling
6. The final testing phase and the commissioning

Tools & Equipment:

• Cable rollers and trenchers pulling winches
• Fiber blowing machinery
• Conduits and conduits that are protected

• Laying underground cables – A common practice for urban power and telecom networks
• Subsea Cable Laying – Essential for cables that are intercontinental undersea
• Trenchless cable laying (HDD) – Used in zones of high-risk and requires only minimal digging
• Cable Laying Overhead – It is used to provide rural electrification as well as rapid deployment

International Standards Followed:

• IEC 60287 for underground cable ratings
• IEEE 525 for thermal management
• DEWA Cable Laying Guidelines (Dubai-specific)

Why Compliance Matters:

• Prevents malfunctions and overheating
• Extends the life of cables
• Meets utility and municipal company requirements of utility companies and municipal authorities

In:

• Subsea cables deployment to offshore wind farms
• Internet and power connections between different countries

Types of Vessels:

• Plough ships
• Multi-role cable layers
• Dynamic positioning (DP) ships

Potential Risks:

• The soil collapses during trenching
• Electrocution hazards
• Damage to underground infrastructure

Preventive Measures:

• GIS mapping
• PPE enforcers
• Safety tapes with warning messages and signs

Special Requirements:

• Microducts are used in conjunction with fiber blowing
• Small bend radius to ensure signal reliability
• Fusion splicing after installation

Applications:

• FTTH (Fiber To The Home)
• Backbone fiber links
• Data centers

Challenges:

• Harsh marine environments
• Accurate placement on seabed

Solutions:

• GPS-guided cable-laying vessels
• ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles)
• Cable burial with ploughs for the sea

Stages:

1. Excavation (manual/machine)
2. Cable bedding that contains stone dust or sand
3. Protection and placement of cables
4. Backfilling soil with

Regulations:

• DEWA, ADDC, and other municipal codes

Key Safety Practices:

• Ground-detection systems
• Lockout-Tagout procedure
• Working in tight spaces procedures

Roles Available:

• Cable Pullers
• Site Supervisors
• Fiber Splicing Technicians

Skills Required:

• Cable routing
• Equipment handling
• Interpretation of technical drawings

Cost Breakdown:

• Type of cable and the quantity
• Terrain complexity
• Method of Laying (trench vs. HDD)

Approx. Range:

• Underground: AED 30–80/meter
• Subsea: AED 400–1000/meter

We provide method statements in detail for:

• Cables for electrical HV or LV laid
• Fiber optic/telecom routing

Includes:

• Material specifications
• Risk assessments
• Installation diagrams

Available for Rent:

• Drum trailers
• Duct rodders
• Cable locators
• Machines for pulling

Rental Benefits:

• Lower initial costs
• On-demand availability

Power Networks:

• High-voltage (HV)
• Low-voltage (LV)

Communication Networks:

• Broadband
• Telecommunication (4G/5G infrastructure)

Used In:

• Factories
• Commercial buildings

Process:

• Tray fixing
• Type of cable separation
• Earth bonds and insulation

• Rock layers and rough terrain
• Utility coordination and permit processing
• Unexpected blockages

Our Solution: Utilization of directional and trenchless drilling to eliminate the obstacles

Security Measures:

• Surveillance during large-scale jobs
• Protecting against theft of cable
• Tamper-proof cable tray and ducts

Advantages of HDD:

• No road closures
• Eco-friendly
• For long-distance or congested zones

Used In:

• Pipeline crossings
• Highway cable installation

Why do you pick Peace Star:

• Full lifecycle project support
• Contractors who are DEWA-approved
• 24/7 emergency services

Areas We Serve: UAE, KSA, Oman, Bahrain

Notable Projects:

• Dubai Metro fiber installation
• Abu Dhabi Airport runway lighting cables
• Offshore subsea cables link connecting UAE and Bahrain

Client Testimonials:

"Peace Star completed our entire fiber optic backbone ahead of schedule and under budget."