Successful ROV Inspection of the Apulian Aqeduct with Novacavi’s Tether Cable

Novacavi, specialist in custom cable design and manufacturing, reports use and satisfaction of its hybrid electro-optical neutrally buoyant cable for the latest inspection and control of the Apulian Aqueduct.

To check the main pipeline of water supply in Puglia (Italy) and to discover any problem of water dispersion without interrupting the service, a ROV was equipped with high resolution colour rotating video camera and sonar system connected through Novacavi’s tether cable. The 18GAX111 cable, produced and deployed in a single length of 2km, has supported the whole operation both in a state of flotation and in immersion allowing the success of this delicate activity.

Established in 1975 as a specialist cable manufacturer, Novacavi conceives, manufactures and provides in-house bespoke cables matching customers’ exact requirements – even if small quantities are needed in a variety of high-demanding applications.