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Cable Pull-In, Termination & Testing

Offshore cable lay support and pull-in requires experienced technicians who can work quickly, efficiently and safely to ensure proper cable care .

We are a world-class provider of cable pull-in, termination and testing services for the entire offshore industry. Over the last few years of operation, we have led more than 10 cable projects at offshore wind farms – delivering exceptional quality and expertise along the way. At CWind, as part of the esteemed Global Marine Group, we can provide a comprehensive wind farm maintenance package, including temporary power solutions, end-to-end project support, CTV charter and, of course, cable terminations and testing.

High-Quality Offshore Wind Farm Cable Installations & Servicing

Expert CWind Jointers

Our expert teams are highly-trained to deal with any environment, ensuring cable lay support is completed to the highest standard

24/7, 365 Day Service

Our skilled operators are always on-hand to deliver essential works to offshore wind turbine cables – 24/7, 365 days a year

Essential ROV Technology

State-of-the-art assets and technology which allow for faster, safer and more accurate cable laying, to depths of up to 4,000 metres

Safer Support & Testing

Our technicians use the latest training and technology to guarantee maximium safety, even in hazard environments, ensuring high performance and minimal risk

Optimising time, avoiding extra costs and ensuring safety requires planning and preparation, as well as technical, logistical and project management expertise.

You can rely on CWind’s solid track record of array, export and PCC cable pull-ins from the UK’s largest offshore wind farms, with over 1000 completed successfully to date. Among cable pulling companies, we let our heritage and expertise speak for themselves!

Our skilled teams arrive on site ready to provide high-quality offshore wind farm cable services at speed, reducing vessel time and exposure to environmental risks, and protecting both personnel and cables.

CWind is a leading provider of cable pull-in services, having led more than 10 cable projects at offshore wind farms in the last few years. We provide a comprehensive package including temporary power, project support, CTV charter and cable terminations and testing.

Along with our sister company, Global Offshore, we can offer a full turnkey package including offshore wind farm cable installation, cable burial and cable repair through our combined service ‘Complete Cable Care’.

We have our own core, in-house team of highly qualified and experienced cable engineering technicians and project support, so whether you have one turbine or 100, we can create a bespoke solution to suit your needs.

Of all the cable pulling companies, we operate the fastest cable pull-in times in the industry whilst ensuring safe and effective operations and we have no lost-time incidents to date on any of our cable pulling projects.

Our notable cable lay support projects include project management and cable pull-in of inter and array cables at West of Duddon Sands: diver-less cable pulling support, tower teams, vessels, ROV drivers, preparation for hang off, jointing and termination.

Our Cable Lay Support & Other Services

  • 24/7 quick-response service for cable lay support
  • Endoscopic surveys & PEG cleaning of J-tubes
  • Messenger wire installation
  • HV and fibre testing/terminations
  • ROV piloting
  • Experience of working with the latest cable rigging systems

THE INDUSTRY LEADER IN CTVs, PROJECT SERVICES AND OFFSHORE TRAINING

CWind Services

Corrosion Protection

Full corrosion protection services, inspection, procurement, application and transportation to maximise asset lifetime

Subsea Survey Solutions

Utilising the CTV fleet to undertake subsea surveys, a cost effective solution maximising the benefits of time on site

Topside Inspection, Maintenance and Repair

CWind has a robust track record of experience delivering Topside Inspections, Maintenance and Repair (IMR), utilising owned assets, best people and proven procedures, delivered through one interface

Subsea Inspection, Maintenance and Repair

Optimised, flexible solutions using cutting edge technology for Subsea Inspections, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) to meet customer requirements

Crew Transfer Vessel Charter

Transporting technicians quickly and safely, to and from site with a fleet of 17 vessels

Offshore Wind Training

One-stop accredited training centre offering bespoke courses to the on and offshore wind industry including confined space and rescue

Our Latest News:

Posted: 04/11/2021

Next generation CTVs arrive to help combat emissions

CWind has worked with naval architects to develop the world’s first...

Posted: 24/09/2021

Protect, Preserve, Repair: reducing the cost of offshore wind through proactive maintenance, inspection, protection and repair

Ambitious environmental targets from governments around the world, including Germany’s 20GW...

Posted: 02/08/2021

World’s First Hybrid-Powered Surface Effect Ship Classed by Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification...

Posted: 25/06/2021

Day of the Seafarer

Today and every day we appreciate our offshore colleagues, who work...

Posted: 19/04/2021

CWind Training announces plans to relocate to Grimsby

CWind Training, a leading provider of health and safety, offshore skills...

Posted: 06/04/2021

CWind completes campaign at Vattenfall’s Danish Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind Farm

CWind, a leading provider of project services, Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs)...

Posted: 10/03/2021

CWind Completes Sale of Endeavour to Wood Marine as Part of CTV Fleet Upgrade Project

CWind, a leading provider of project services and Crew Transfer Vessels...

Posted: 23/02/2021

Blessing the CWind Pioneer

In February 2021, the CWind Pioneer was blessed at Wight Shipyard...

Posted: 23/02/2021

CWind Launches CWind Pioneer, the World’s First Hybrid Surface Effect Ship

CWind, a leading provider of project services, CTVs and GWO-accredited training...

Posted: 04/11/2020

CWind completes 2020 works at East Anglia ONE Windfarm

CWind, part of the Global Marine Group, has completed this year’s...

Posted: 21/10/2020

What is it like working for Global Marine Group?

Global Marine Group operates in what is traditionally seen as a...

Posted: 21/09/2020

Global Marine Group Launches OceanIQ® Consultancy Business – utilising rich subsea data

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Posted: 25/08/2020

Ten years of CWind

From humble beginnings in a Brightlingsea shipyard, to an international company...

Posted: 25/08/2020

Vision of Offshore Renewables in 2030

THE NEXT DECADE Throughout its 10-year history, CWind, part of the...

Posted: 14/07/2020

Group Annual Awards 2020

We recently celebrated our annual awards to recognise some of the...

Posted: 14/07/2020

Why safety and flexibility are still key to efficient CTV operation

“If you’d told me at the start of 2020 that we’d...

Hybrid SES build pyramid
Posted: 14/06/2020

Adapting and collaborating with our supply chain partners to build the Hybrid SES

Building an innovative, first-of-a-kind vessel is challenging enough at the best...

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Posted: 08/06/2020

OREAC: 1,400 GW of offshore wind is possible by 2050, and will be key for green recovery

The Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition (OREAC) is an initiative led...

Posted: 20/05/2020

Adapting to ensure a continuation of service during COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect businesses and individuals globally, like everyone,...

Posted: 14/05/2020

Maintaining Power in a Crisis

This is an excerpt of a longer in-depth article featured on...

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Posted: 22/04/2020

CWind continues fleet expansion to enable robust maintenance of vital power networks

CWind, the offshore support services provider and part of the Global...

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Posted: 15/04/2020

Scottish Power Renewables announces CWind East Anglia One contract award

CWind is delighted to share Scottish Power Renewables’ latest press release...

Posted: 24/03/2020

Adapting to ensure a continuation of service: Our response to COVID-19

In light of recent developments and UK Government guidelines, we wanted...

Posted: 02/03/2020

J.F. Lehman & Company acquires Global Marine Group

Global Marine Group (“GMG” or the “Company”), a leading provider of...

Posted: 13/01/2020

Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition Launches to Accelerate Global Offshore Wind Capacity

An international Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition has been formed to...

Posted: 18/12/2019

Renewable energy’s rising stars win seats on RenewableUK’s new Shadow Board

CWind is pleased to share RenewableUK’s latest press release regarding the appointment...

Posted: 11/12/2019

Engineering the next steps on the path to zero-emissions CTVs

The zero-emissions goal is shared by many companies in the offshore...

Image of Paul Redpath, Project Manager at CWind
Posted: 21/11/2019

My life in offshore wind: Paul Redpath, Project Manager, CWind

As a relatively young industry, offshore wind attracts people from a...

Posted: 16/10/2019

CWind secures contract to deliver world’s first hybrid propulsion SES to Ørsted

CWind announced today a long-term charter contract agreement with Ørsted, delivering...

Posted: 15/07/2019

Global Marine Group to Ride 500km for corporate charities the JST and the Ninos Pag-Asa Orphanage

Next week, a team of 26 amateur and enthusiastic riders from...

Posted: 25/06/2019

Global Marine Group to Safeguard Ørsted’s UK Power Cables Under the Atlantic Cable Maintenance Agreement

Global Marine Group (GMG), supported by its business units Global Marine,...

Posted: 08/03/2019

Meet some of our inspirational ladies on International Women’s Day

In 2019, the focus of International Women’s Day is about balance....

Posted: 28/02/2019

Osbit to deliver next generation Subsea Plough to Global Marine Group

Osbit Limited, the offshore technology and engineering company, has secured a...

Posted: 04/02/2019

CWind Digitises Critical Operations With CrewSmart

CWind is pleased to share CrewSmart’s latest press release: Leading provider...

Posted: 29/01/2019

Rovco and Global Marine Group Enter Invested Partnership

Subsea technology company, Rovco has formed an invested partnership with Global...

ORE Catapult Levenmouth Turbine
Posted: 24/01/2019

CWind & ORE Catapult Drive UK Offshore Wind Technology Innovation

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Posted: 05/11/2018

Feature: RenewableUK array & export cables project intelligence report

Our Director of Power Cables, Andrew Lloyd, features as part of...

Posted: 23/10/2018

CWind Taiwan Completes Inaugural Contract at Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm

CWind Taiwan, a joint venture between CWind and International Ocean Vessel...

Posted: 15/10/2018

ASV Pioneer sails for her maiden project

A couple of weeks ago, the ASV Pioneer, part of our...

Posted: 24/09/2018

CWind to provide fast-response cable repair to Vattenfall’s European portfolio

CWind, a leading provider of power cable and asset management services...

Posted: 01/08/2018

Global Marine Group handed RoSPA Order of Distinction (19 consecutive Golds) Award for health and safety practices

Global Marine Group has been issued a prestigious award in recognition...

Posted: 24/07/2018

Nurturing the next generation of engineers

For the last couple of weeks, Megan, an A level student...

Posted: 05/07/2018

Global Marine Group to Ride 350km for corporate charity, the Jubilee Sailing Trust

Next week, a team of amateur and enthusiastic riders from Global...

Posted: 04/07/2018

Celebrating the successes of our people

At the end of June we held our Annual Awards Evening...

Posted: 14/05/2018

CWind to provide Complete Cable Care service to Transmission Capital Partners

CWind, a leading provider of power cable and asset management services...

Posted: 03/05/2018

CEO Today Magazine Announce Ian Douglas as a European Award Winner 2018

Ian Douglas Wins CEO Today Magazine European Awards CWind, part of...

Posted: 12/04/2018

Contract Awarded for Sub Sea Cable Replacement in Orkney Isles

CWind is pleased to share Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks’ latest press...

Posted: 10/04/2018

CWind launches new cable care service with dedicated cable repair barge

CWind, a leading provider of power cable and asset management services...

Posted: 29/03/2018

Key offshore wind players sign loI for GWO training centre in Taiwan

Our Joint Venture company, CWind Taiwan, signed a Letter of Intent...

Posted: 14/02/2018

Global Marine Group presented prestigious Shipowner of the Year Award by Offshore Support Journal

The Global Marine Group (GMG), a market leader in offshore engineering...

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Posted: 25/01/2018

CWind and International Ocean Vessel Technical Consultant form joint venture CWind Taiwan

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Posted: 20/12/2017

Global Marine Group announces new business unit ‘Global Offshore’ to serve the oil & gas sector

The Global Marine Group (GMG), a market leader in offshore engineering...

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Posted: 01/12/2017

Global Marine Group completes acquisition of Fugro’s trenching and cable lay business

Acquisition Further Positions Global Marine Group for Significant Offshore Power Market...

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Posted: 07/11/2017

Global Marine Group launches new Safety Management System

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Posted: 12/10/2017

Global Marine Group to acquire Fugro’s trenching and cable laying business

Acquisition further positions company for significant offshore power market opportunities Chelmsford,...

Posted: 08/09/2017

CWind Awarded TP Gate Contract

Two DONG Energy offshore wind farms set to benefit from CWind...

Posted: 05/09/2017

Global Marine Group Awarded Order of Distinction from Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

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Posted: 31/08/2017

Global Marine Group Chooses Port of Blyth to Extend UK Footprint

Chelmsford, Thursday 31 August 2017. The Global Marine Group (GMG), a market...

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Posted: 17/08/2017

Global Marine Group Secures Cable Contract for Rampion Offshore Wind Farm

Chelmsford, Thursday 17 August 2017. Global Marine Group (GMG), a leading...

Posted: 08/08/2017

CWind Secures Major Cable Pull-in Contract at Merkur Offshore Wind Farm

Chelmsford, Tuesday 8 August 2017. CWind, a leading provider of services...

Posted: 03/08/2017

Utilising the Q1000, CS Recorder Completes Cable Reburial Project in Three Weeks

Chelmsford, Thursday 3 August 2017. Global Marine Group (GMG), a leading provider...

Posted: 03/08/2017

Global Marine Group to Ride Over 200 Miles for Children’s Charity Brainwave

Chelmsford, Wednesday 2 August 2017. Employees of the Global Marine Group (GMG),...

Posted: 03/07/2017

CWind Announces Two-Year Crew Transfer Vessel Extension on Key Offshore Wind Farm Project for Dong Energy

CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry,...

Posted: 06/05/2017

Global Marine Group Reports Busy Spring Period

Heading into the summer months with resources engaged around the globe....

Posted: 02/05/2017

CWind Reaches Halfway Point of 15 Month Secondary Works Contract for Iberdrola’s Wikinger Offshore Wind Farm

CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore renewables industry...

Posted: 25/04/2017

CWind Completes Vital Power Cable Repairs to Reconnect over 2,000 Scilly Islanders

CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore renewables industry...

Posted: 16/02/2017

CWind Invests in Largest Crew Transfer Vessel to Date

CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry,...

Posted: 14/02/2017

Introducing power cable capabilities to the CWind service scope

Positioning ourselves to meet wider customer needs As you may have...

Posted: 13/02/2017

CWind to Deliver Global Marine’s Power Cable Capabilities

CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry,...

Posted: 26/01/2017

CWind Supports Centrica Jack Up Operations from Grimsby Hub

CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry,...

Posted: 04/01/2017

CWind Provides Crew Transfer Vessels for EON Blade Maintenance Work at Robin Rigg

CWind, a leading integrated service provider in the offshore wind industry,...

Posted: 08/12/2016

CWind provide CTVs for Siemens Blade Maintenance Campaign

CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry,...

Posted: 05/12/2016

CWind Provides ROV Subsea Inspections for E.ON at Amrumbank West

CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry,...

Posted: 22/11/2016

CWind Wins Contract To Undertake Secondary Works For Geosea At Galloper Offshore Wind Farm

CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry,...