tertainment segments. This includes efficient access to financial markets information supporting trading platforms and the transport of high resolution video content. The “webcentric” companies are another beneficiary of the high capacity capabilities of Hibernia Express, as these customers require large amounts of bandwidth that can scale up as business needs dictate. It is projected that globally, consumer Internet video traffic will be 80 percent of all consumer Internet traffic in 2019, up from 64 percent in 2014.This increase in video traffic traversing the network will continue to drive the requirement for higher capacity, lower latency network connectivity, which Hibernia Express has been engineered to address. Conclusions The decision to follow a northern route across the North Atlantic was successful in achieving low latency, end-to-end
transmission by installing along the shortest route. The long-term hazards to the integrity of the cable were successfully mitigated by achieving burial along the entire route down to 1500 metres water depth. The environmental hazards to the operations were successfully mitigated by increased liaison with local experts and advisors, vigilant seamanship and by scheduling marine operations in lower risk windows. The use of numerous vessels, including the use of 3 installation vessels simultaneously ensured the maximum burial effort and completion on time. Early and extensive liaison with fishing authorities and organizations proved successful in avoiding conflict with fishermen. The most influential and critical factors in the success of the project were
the close and open working relationship between the Customer and Supplier, combined with outstanding teamwork between all parties.
Phil Footman-Williams has been involved in the submarine telecoms industry for 35 years, having joined the BT Marine cableship CS Alert as navigating officer in 1980. For the last 16 years, Phil has worked for TE SubCom in roles including Sales Support and Marine Project Coordination, where he now works. Phil has supported many projects world-wide including TGN in Europe, VSNL Intra Asia in the Far East, Main One in West Africa, Hibernia Express in the North Atlantic and projects in the Middle East Gulf Region and has always been available to live and work in-region for extensive periods. From coax to fiber and from surface to plough, Phil has always found this a challenging and innovative industry, full of surprises, opportunities and rewards.