Our history
Global Marine Group’s journey in offshore engineering so far.
Founded in 1850, Global Marine Group and its predecessors have a long history in the telecommunications industry, starting with its pioneering work in the telegraph sector.
Over the years, the company has evolved through joint ventures and strategic acquisitions to provide infrastructure and technology solutions that enhance global connectivity and support the development of modern telecommunication networks.
Business acquisition – positioned for growth
Keppel Infrastructure Fund (KIF) completes 100% acquisition of GMG. KIF has a strong depth of understanding in infrastructure and connectivity, with a portfolio extending into the maritime sector and telecoms industry.
SubConnect business unit formed
Global Marine Group create new business unit, SubConnect, highlighting unparalleled expertise in subsea cable, testing, UJ, UQJ, training and qualification.
Energies focused on core telecoms market
With a impressive legacy and experience is telecoms cable, the businesses core focus returns to the telecommunications industry
Cable Fault Rate Heatmaps launched
Understanding the submarine cable landscape has never been as important. OceanIQ can now provide detailed fault rate heat maps, additional subsea cable data and visuals that outline the number of faults that can be expected on each kilometre of a cable, within a specific area, per year and aid in better cable route planning, longevity and profitability.
OceanIQ business unit formed
Global Marine Group create new business unit, OceanIQ, to support clients with subsea cable data, survey, route engineering, permitting and consultancy services for efficient cable route planning.
Fleet expansion
Cable Installation and repair vessel the Normand Clipper added to the Group fleet
Business acquisition
JFLCO acquires GMG adding their expertise and knowledge to the business
Partnering across the industry
Invested Partnership with Rovco formed
Fast responses to minimise critical downtime
Global Marine completes vital power cable repair connecting Isles of Scilly to mainland electricity within just 4 weeks, from mobilization to completion
Returning to the expanding power market
Global Marine return to the power sector after a period of non-compete Global Marine has installed over 300,000 km of subsea cable, 22% of the world’s total and has performed 33% of maintenance operations on fibre optic cables globally
Business acquisition
HC2 acquires Global Marine marking an exciting new chapter for the business
Business divestment
Global Marine sells Global Marine Energy to Prysmian
Building new tonnage to meet changing market requirements
Global Marine builds the Cable Enterprise – the first bespoke Barge for Export Power Cables
Moving into new, growing markets
Global Marine creates Global Marine Energy
Record breaking burial
Global Marine bury power cable to a depth of 13.8 m below the seabed on the Kepar-Ketam System
Building a business for a new, growing market
Global Marine Power Business Unit announced
Business transformation
Bridgehouse Marine restructures and transforms the business
Business acquisition
Global Marine acquired by Bridgehouse Marine Limited
Breaking records
Global Marine carried out the deepest water installation, ploughing to a depth of 1699m on the Svalbard project.
This system also highlights the installation furthest North, 1350km inside of the Arctic Circle.
Celebrating 150 years in business
Global Marine reports a record year in system construction and maintenance revenue.
Increasing market share within the global market
Global Marine Systems construction and maintenance market share 25% and 40% respectively
GeoCable celebrates 25th anniversary
As trusted custodians of over 3 million kilometres of rich subsea cable data, OceanIQ are delighted to celebrate this landmark 25th GeoCable® anniversary.
Business acquisition
Global Crossing acquired C&W Marine.
Expanding the business through acquisitions
Global Marine Acquires General Offshore (Shallow Water Services).
New joint venture created
Chinese joint venture SBSS was formed
Growing to meet customer demand
Global Marine acquires BT Marine to increase global presence.
Installed the world’s first transatlantic fibre-optic cable
Global Marine installs first transatlantic fibre optic cable (TAT-8).
Installed the world’s first transatlantic cable
Global Marine, under the Great Eastern banner, installs the worlds first transatlantic undersea telegraph cable. The installation took several years to complete.