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Role Definition

Project: AMMA – IFA1 Export Cable Repair (RTE)

Mobilization Date: From 12 January 2026 (UK/EU)

Work Location: Offshore – UK / France

Vessels: VOE VANGUARD (MFE) & NORMAND JARSTEIN (DSV / Cable Repair)

Work Pattern: 12h/day offshore – accommodation onboard

1. Project Background

IFA1 (formerly IFA2000) is a 270 kV HVDC interconnector between France and the United Kingdom. A fault was detected on cable C11 in October 2025, requiring a full offshore cable repair campaign starting January 2026.

The repair will involve two vessels:

VOE VANGUARD (24/7) – Mass Flow Excavator operations & seabed survey

NORMAND JARSTEIN (24/7) – Diving, cable cutting, recovery, jointing, and repair loop installation

The OCR represents RTE onboard and ensures technical, operational, and HSE compliance throughout the operations.

2. Main Responsibilities

Before Mobilization

Attend all project preparation meetings and RTE HSE briefings.

Propose a Daily OCR Report template , including: operations log, performance, downtime, weather, upcoming activities, issues, photos.

Verify vessel readiness, mobilization, equipment loading, and calibration.

During Offshore Operations

Supervise offshore activities and ensure full compliance with RTE specifications, procedures, authorizations, best practices, and HSE requirements.

Monitor all operations including:

rock dumping removal

cable deburial & seabed excavation

cable cutting and recovery

spare cable installation

jointing & repair loop deployment

Participate in weather standby decisions with the Captain and RTE onshore team.

Review and adjust the contractor’s Daily Progress Report .

Submit a Daily OCR Report to RTE before 09:00 UTC and attend the daily coordination call.

Stop operations if safety or compliance deviations are observed and report immediately.

Ensure incident reporting is done within 24h (Safety Event Form).

Maintain clear and continuous communication with RTE.

Contribute to cost optimization, particularly during weather downtime.

Implement Marine Mammal Mitigation strategy when applicable.

Follow the dedicated Control Plan and vessel checklists.

After the Campaign

Prepare a Close-Out Report , including:

operational feedback

performance analysis

improvements and lessons learned

3. Required Profiles

OCR for VOE VANGUARD (1 position – MFE/Survey profile)

Experience in:

Geophysical survey

MBES / SSS operations

Submarine cable installation

Mass Flow Excavator operations

Marine regulations & HSE

OCRs for NORMAND JARSTEIN (2 positions – Cable / Diving / HVDC profile)

Experience in:

Submarine cable installation & repair

Cable jointing and HVDC systems

Diving operations and DSV procedures

Offshore lifting regulations

Subsea construction & HSE

Mandatory Requirements

Fluent English

UK or valid UK work visa

Valid offshore certifications (BOSIET, GWO…)

Offshore medical certificate

Passport & medical insurance

Experience with MI cable technology is a plus

4. HSE & PPE Requirements

The OCR must use PPE compliant with European standards:

Safety helmet (EN 397 / EN 50365)

Safety shoes (EN 20345 – S3)

Protective gloves

Safety glasses (EN 166)

High-visibility jacket (EN 13688 / EN 20471)

275N life jacket (ISO 12402-2 & SOLAS)

Long sleeves and long trousers are mandatory at all times. Loose clothing is prohibited.

6. Working Conditions

Accommodation onboard (vessels operate 24/7).

12-hour daily shifts.

Mobilization from 12 January 2026 (UK/EU).

Typical operation durations:

VOE VANGUARD: ~19 days

NORMAND JARSTEIN: 19–25 days depending on repair scenario

Mobilization and demobilization in UK / Dunkirk (TBC)

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