Orange Marine

Orange Marine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Orange S.A., specialises in the installation and maintenance of submarine communication cables worldwide. Since its establishment, the company has become a key player in the subsea cable industry, operating a fleet of specialised cable ships and equipment designed to meet the demands of intercontinental telecommunications. Its acquisition of Elettra in 2010 strengthened its global presence and capabilities. The company is headquartered in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, with a fleet and operations spanning all major oceans.

The company has successfully laid over 130,000 km of submarine cables, 15,000 km of which have been buried using advanced plough technology. Orange Marine conducts approximately 40 operations annually, from laying new cables to repairing existing links at depths up to 5,000 metres. Its operations extend across the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, and Southern Hemisphere, with significant projects completed in Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia. Orange Marine's subsidiary, SIMEC, supports these efforts with state-of-the-art Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and cable-burying ploughs.

With a fleet of six specialised cable ships and two additional vessels under Elettra, Orange Marine ensures seamless connectivity and maintenance of global networks. Ships like the C/S Raymond Croze and C/S René Descartes lead operations across strategic regions, supported by robust maintenance agreements. By combining advanced technology, decades of expertise, and a global presence, Orange Marine remains at the forefront of submarine telecommunications solutions.