A New ICPC Recommendation On The Proximity Of Wind Energy Installations And Submarine Cables

摘要

The ICPC has published a completely new version of its Recommendation No.13 to provide more detailed advice on issues arising from the proximity of offshore Wind Energy Installations and Submarine Cables in National Waters (i.e. the Territorial Seas and Exclusive Economic Zones of coastal States). The 39 page document is designed to promote the highest standards of construction, operability, reliability, maintainability and safety in situations where offshore wind energy installations and submarine cables are obliged to operate in close proximity. Topics addressed include safety zone distances for cable ships and wind farm structures, cable crossing procedures, dispute resolution, cable fault repairs and site-specific risk assessment.