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Cable solutions for Remotely Operated Vehicles

Cable solutions for Remotely Operated Vehicles

Reach for the impossible

For ROVs, operating where the ocean sets the most demanding conditions, reliability can’t be left to chance. Here, DeRegt’s solutions safeguard perfect control.

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Hanieh Shamsizadeh

Business development manager ROV

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At DeRegt, we don’t just hand you a catalog. We sit down with your team to design an umbilical engineered to work with your system, your winch, your operations. We thrive on solving subsea challenges that standard cables cannot. Co-created with your engineers, our solutions integrate seamlessly, and deliver predictable, high-end performance.

Custom Umbilicals & Tethers

Our specialists sit down with your team and co-create the ROV cable that truly fits your system. Together, we turn complex requirements into reliable, proven umbilicals to extend uptime.

Terminations. Connectors. System Integration.

We know how frustrating it is when suppliers point fingers at each other. At DeRegt, we design and deliver the whole system: cable, terminations, and connectors that can all be tested in-house at DeRegt.

Lifecycle Testing. Qualification. Support.

Offshore leaves no room for uncertainty. From concept to deployment, we provide clear communication, transparent testing, and full support—ensuring predictable performance and confidence in every operation.
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Custom design examples of our ROV cables

ROV - Deep sea mining cable

Deep sea mining cable

  • Power: 3P, 550 kW (2x), 4.5 kV
  • Depth rating: 6km
  • High crush resistance
  • Automatically clamped onto riser sections
  • Fully redundant fibre optic communication
ROV - light weight tether cable

Light weight tether cable

  • Neutrally buoyant
  • High flexibility
  • Braided Vectran strength member
ROV - main lift cable

ROV main lift cable

  • High break strength
  • Crush resistant
  • Torque balanced
  • Compact layout

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Let's co-create your ROV cable

ROV operations demand more than catalog cables. Weight, buoyancy, diameter, integration, every detail matters. That’s why we design with you, not for you. Together, we optimize performance, prevent down-time, and build an umbilical proven to perform in the field.

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Discover how DeRegt's custom cable solutions can meet your unique requirements. Whether you need cables for short or long distances, our experts are here to help you every step of the way.

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FAQs

An ROV umbilical cable is the lifeline between a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and the vessel. It transmits power, data, and signals, enabling reliable operations even at great depths.
 
A tether is usually a shorter lightweigt cable that connects the ROV to a Tether Management System (TMS). The umbilical connects the TMS to the vessel. 
In ROV systems, two main types of dynamic cables are used: tethers (which connect the ROV to a Tether Management System or directly to a surface vessel) and umbilicals (larger, more complex cables that connect the TMS  to the vessel).
 
Unlike many off-the-shelf solutions, DeRegt designs and manufactures cables that integrate multiple functions into a single, tailored solution – combining data transmission, power delivery, and mechanical strength. This approach ensures optimal performance under the specific conditions of each ROV system.
 
Because every ROV has its own design, depth rating, and operational requirements, there is no “one-size-fits-all” cable. DeRegt’s strength lies in creating unique hybrid solutions that maximize reliability, efficiency, and lifespan, while enabling customers to operate at their full potential.
To create the best-fit solution, we need insight into the mechanical properties (e.g. load, bending, torque), data requirements (bandwidth, fiber optics), power requirements, and the environmental conditions (depth, temperature, seawater exposure). With this information we co-create the optimal design.
A hybrid ROV cable integrates multiple functions, such as power conductors, fiber optics, and signal lines, while also carrying mechanical load in a single cable. This saves space, reduces system complexity, and increases operational reliability.
The lifespan of an umbilical cable depends heavily on operational conditions, frequency of use, and handling practices. At DeRegt, we help customers evaluate these factors to maximize service life. In addition, our field service team supports inspection, maintenance, and in-field repairs to extend cable lifetime.
ROV lift cables are engineered from a carefully selected combination of materials, each chosen to meet the specific operational requirements of the system.
 
  • Power & signal transmission: diverse copper alloys for optimal conductivity and durability.
  • Data transfer: fiber optics for high-speed, reliable communication.
  • Mechanical strength: steel or advanced synthetic strength members (e.g. Kevlar) to handle extreme loads and dynamic forces.
  • Protection & flexibility: various polymers and engineered plastics to provide insulation, abrasion resistance, and environmental protection.
 
Rather than using fixed “standard” designs, DeRegt determines the exact material composition for each cable in close cooperation with the client. This ensures that every cable is optimized for performance, reliability, and lifespan under the customer’s unique operating conditions.
 
A Tether Management System (TMS) umbilical provides the link between the main umbilical and the ROV. It ensures smooth cable management, reducing strain on the main cable and extending operational flexibility.
 

From our base in the Netherlands, DeRegt Cables co-creates custom solutions with partners worldwide for ROV, Defense & Security, and Energy.

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