SeaNet Cable Planning and Design Company Limited

SeaNet Cable Planning and Design Company Limited provides path and network planning solutions for the submarine fibre optic cable industry, as well as developing related automation tools. The company was co-founded by the research team from the College of Engineering at City University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with numerous domestic and international researchers and seasoned industry professionals. Renowned for its robust R&D background, the company currently holds more than ten international patents and has published dozens of high-quality academic papers. Additionally, SeaNet is also a member of the International Cable Protection Committee.

SeaNet Cable Planning and Design Company Limited is not only a pioneer in the planning and design of submarine fibre optic cable networks but also a multifaceted innovator in critical infrastructure pathway planning. The automated software we have developed not only provides operators with cost-effective and reliable references for submarine cable routes and networks but also excels at simplifying the traditional manual planning process of submarine fibre optics. Moreover, it can be adapted with minimal modifications for terrestrial utilities, such as electrical cables and oil/natural gas pipelines, offering efficient and reliable planning solutions for various industries.

SeaNet develops a user-friendly path-planning and network design tool that incorporates GIS, AI, and optimal algorithms to mitigate the arduous traditional manual-based method of submarine cable path planning. The software automates the design process, considering various geographical and man-made factors, and is designed for cost savings and increased reliability. Our tool provides not only automatic path planning between two end nodes but also solutions to a range of problems associated with optimising
networks of cables, including positioning Branching Units and Cable Landing Stations, as well as meeting latency and cable capacity requirements. The path-planning solutions generated by our tool serve as benchmarks and valuable references for path planners. By taking our meticulously calculated initial paths as references and benchmarks, planners are equipped with a superior starting point for their path-planning work. This advantage translates to significant savings in both cost and time.

Although the solutions we provide are generally regarded as optimal within the context of the available data, there is room for enhancement through the refinement of data resolution. While our primary focus is on submarine telecom cable path planning and system design, the versatility of our methodology allows for potential applications in optimising other forms of infrastructure like oil and gas pipelines and electrical transmission lines.