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SMAP Cable Manufacturing Progress Update

Cable manufacturing update from the team

SMAP Cable Manufacturing Update
  • PFE: For Perth , Sydney,  Adelaide and Torquay have been manufactured & tested
  • Cable: 38% of the cable has been completed, with 2042 km out of 5265 km manufactured
  • Repeaters: 71% completion, with 43 out of 60 repeaters manufactured and tested
  • Branching Units: No progress yet on the manufacturing of Branching Units
We also conducted a recent meeting with System Suppliers to address any outstanding issues following the marine survey.  Key focus areas included: 
  • Finalising the completion of manufacturing processes
  • Preparing for system assembly and testing phases
  • Ensuring readiness of the land route and landing station infrastructure
  • Planning the load and lay program to align with the project’s timeline