ROV Umbilical Cable for Subsea Offshore Operations
ROV Umbilical Cable is a critical component in subsea production systems for offshore oil and gas exploration. It provides the essential control, communication, and power link between surface vessels and subsea equipment.
* Note: The image above is for illustrative purposes. Our ROV umbilical cable is available in both all-electric (AEU) and electro-hydraulic (EHU) hybrid configurations. Please contact us for detailed specifications.
* ROV Umbilical vs. Tether
Our ROV umbilical cable connects the surface vessel to the TMS (Tether Management System). It features double steel armor for high tensile strength and PUR outer sheath for seawater abrasion resistance. For the TMS-to-ROV section, please refer to our ROV Tether Cable series with Kevlar reinforcement and neutral buoyancy design.
Key Features
- . Composite Structure: Integrated conductors, fiber optics, and optional hydraulic hoses
- . Steel Armor: Dual-layer steel wire armoring for high tensile strength and stability
- . PUR Outer Sheath: Corrosion-resistant, seawater-proof, and abrasion-resistant PUR
- . Depth Rating: Available up to 6,000m water depth
- . Temperature Range: – 50℃ to 80℃ (customizable for high-temperature applications)
Applications
- Subsea production systems
- Offshore oil and gas exploration
- ROV operations and intervention
- Deepwater and ultra-deepwater projects
Specification
| Voltage Rating | 3kV / 6kV |
| Conductor | Tinned Copper, Class [I/II/V] stranding |
| Insulation | PE (Polyethylene) / FEP (for high temp) |
| Reinforcement | Kevlar / Vectran + Water-blocking tape |
| Armor | Double steel armor (Umbilical) / Synthetic fiber (Tether) |
| Inner Wrap | Non-woven fabric |
| Outer Sheath | PUR (Polyurethane) |
| Working Temperature | -50°℃ to 80°C (extendable to [xxx]ºC) |
| Depth Rating | Customize |
| Breaking Strength | [>100kN] |
Industry Standards & Certifications
| Certification / Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| DNV-GL | Core certification for offshore operations – essential for subsea projects |
| API 17E | Design specification for subsea umbilical cables |
| ISO 13628-5 | Standard for subsea production control systems |
- Voltage: 300/300V, 300/500V
Conductor: high-purity copper
Insulation: PE(Polyethylene)
Reinforced Layer: Kevlar fiber reinforced with water block
Wrapping material: high quality non-woven fabric
Sheath: PUR(foamed polyurethane)
Working temperature: -50C to 80C
- Description: 2×0,8 mm² (2×18 AWG) Power conductors
- Strength member: Vectran fiber braid
- Outer jacket: Orange polyurethane (1,5 mm)
- Outside diameter: Ø 12,2 mm
- Electrical resistance conductors 18 AWG : < 19,50 ohm/km @ 20°C
- Working voltage :250 V
- Weight in air :155 kg/km
- Weight in fresh water: 38 kg/km
- Weight in sea water :35 kg/km
- Breaking strength :1500 kg
- Working load max.: 375 kg
- Static bending radius min. :61 mm
- Dynamic bending radius min. :122 mm
- Operating temp -40°c – +90 °C
- Length available up to 1000 m