Steve Dawe

European Subsea Cables Association

The European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA) is a forum of national and international companies which own, operate or service submarine cables in European and surrounding waters. The principal goal of ESCA is the promotion of marine safety and the safeguarding of submarine cables from man-made and natural hazards and protecting the rights of operators to install and maintain cables, including: Serving as a vehicle for the exchange of technical and legal information pertaining to submarine systems without compromising the commercial and market aims of individual companies. Liaising with all relevant parties affected by the installation and operation of submarine cables in European and surrounding waters. Funding of projects which are agreed to be beneficial for the protection of submarine cable systems. Participation in relevant industry expositions, meetings and technical conferences. Facilitating the design and production of promotional materials. When appropriate, appointing one or more of its members to represent the European Subsea Cable Association members' interests at forums. Providing guidance and technical papers freely to members for the benefit of the sector. The membership of the organisation contains expertise from all areas of the industry and convene bi-annually to share ideas and information. If you are a marine cable owner, operator, consultant or supplier and are interested in joining the European Subsea Cables Association, please either contact our Chairman or Secretary via the ‘Contacts' section of our website www.escaeu.org or download the Membership Application Form, also available on the website via the 'About Us' section.