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PEACE (Pakistan & East Africa Connecting Europe) cable system

Permitting

On behalf of S.B.Submarine Systems (SBSS) based in Shanghai, OceanIQ successfully managed and acquired the operational permits for the 2,500km Mediterranean section of the 15,000km PEACE (Pakistan & East Africa Connecting Europe) cable system. The project scope comprised Egypt, Cyprus, Malta and Italy, including a significant length of the route transiting the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Greece. 

Communication and efficiency were key to the project in order to overcome the significant language barriers and differing requirements within the Mediterranean. To achieve this, OceanIQ appointed and managed various local in-country agencies to support with the process and communicate with the authorities.  

Project Challenges

The Egyptian Customs and Ministry of Defence permit process was one of the most significant challenges the project team experienced. Careful handling of almost 20 departments and agencies within the Egyptian system who required consultation in a specific order resulted in a successful permit application and award prior to vessel entry into Egyptian waters. 

Successful navigation of the complex and varying permitting requirements associated with each region of the route ensuring that all permits were secured efficiently to allow the project to commence as scheduled.  

Customer Testimonial 

OceanIQ have shown professional knowledge and management, outstanding risk and quality control as well as great teamwork. They cooperated with the local agent perfectly, and eventually guaranteed the acquisition of the operational permit and won the recognition of the system customer.

We really appreciate OceanIQ’s cooperative attitude and professionalism, and congratulate them on their success in the permit application process. We hope we can continue our pleasant cooperation in the future.

       PEACE Med Project Team, S.B. Submarine Systems Co. Ltd.

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