Huawei Marine, EGS launch PEACE project marine survey
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Huawei Marine announced Wednesday that the marine survey for the Pakistan East Africa Cable Express (PEACE) submarine cable, which connects South Asia with East Africa, is now underway.
The PEACE submarine cable system will connect Pakistan, Djibouti, Kenya, Egypt, and other countries along the Red Sea with a total system length of 8,800km.
Huawei Marine said it is working with its long-term partner EGS Ltd. to conduct a hydrographic and geophysical survey of the seabed along the planned cable route.
According to Huawei Marine, EGS’ specialized survey vessel the RV Ridley Thomas, has arrived in the region to commence offshore survey operations.
The PEACE project, signed in November 2017 between Huawei Marine and Tropical Science, is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Zhang Hongxiang, project director for Huawei Marine, said the cable system, which is based on 200G WDM technology, will support the rapid development of the East African regional economy and facilitate connectivity between Asia, Africa and Europe.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific regions will the new submarine cable connect?
Which specific regions will the new submarine cable connect?
The PEACE submarine cable system will connect Pakistan in South Asia with Djibouti, Kenya, and Egypt in East Africa. It will also serve other countries along the Red Sea, facilitating connectivity between Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Q.What is the expected completion date for the PEACE project?
What is the expected completion date for the PEACE project?
The PEACE project is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2019. The agreement for this project was signed in November 2017 between Huawei Marine and Tropical Science.
Q.What is the primary technology used for this cable system?
What is the primary technology used for this cable system?
The cable system is based on 200G WDM technology. Huawei Marine's project director, Zhang Hongxiang, stated it will support East Africa's economic development and improve continental connectivity.