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NEK 606 BFOU RFOU, IEC 60092 XI XAI, BS 6883/7917 – MUD Resistant Marine Cables | 耐泥漿海洋電纜

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What are Shipwiring & Offshore Platform Cables?

¿Qué son los Cables para Buques y Plataformas Offshore?
何謂船用電纜和海上平台電纜?

NEK 606 BFOU RFOU, IEC 60092 XI XAI, BS 6883/7917 – MUD Resistant Marine Cables | 耐泥漿海洋電纜

NEK 606 IEC 60092 BS 6883/7917 Fire Resistant MUD Resistant
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Shipwiring & Offshore Cable Overview | 概述

Shipwiring and offshore platform cables represent a specialized category of marine cables designed to perform reliably in the most demanding environments on earth—at sea. These cables must withstand extreme temperature variations (from Arctic cold to engine room heat), constant exposure to humidity, salt water, oils, acids, and drilling muds, while maintaining electrical integrity for power, control, signal, instrumentation, and communication applications. The primary international standards governing these cables include NEK 606 (Norwegian standard for offshore floating platforms), IEC 60092 (electrical installations in ships), BS 6883 (fixed wiring in offshore units), and BS 7917 (fire resistant cables for offshore applications).

ESLos cables para cableado de buques y plataformas offshore representan una categoría especializada de cables marinos diseñados para funcionar de manera confiable en los entornos más exigentes del mundo, en el mar.

繁中船用電纜和海上平台電纜代表一類專門的海洋電纜,設計用於在地球上最嚴苛的環境——海上——可靠運行。這些電纜必須承受極端的溫度變化(從北極寒冷到機艙高溫)、持續暴露於濕氣、海水、油脂、酸類和鑽井泥漿中,同時保持電力、控制、信號、儀表和通信應用的電氣完整性。管理這些電纜的主要國際標準包括 NEK 606(挪威海上浮動平台標準)、IEC 60092(船舶電氣安裝)、BS 6883(海上裝置固定佈線)和 BS 7917(海上應用防火電纜)。【說明:NEK 606 是挪威石油工業協會制定的標準,在全球海上浮動平台安裝中被廣泛引用,特別強調耐鑽井泥漿(MUD resistant)性能】

Marine cables are classified by their fire performance characteristics: Fire Resistant (BFOU) cables maintain circuit integrity during a fire, allowing critical systems to continue operating for emergency evacuation and firefighting, while Flame Retardant (RFOU) cables resist ignition and limit flame propagation but do not guarantee circuit integrity during fire exposure. The “MUD resistant” designation is critical for offshore drilling platforms, indicating the cable’s outer sheath can withstand prolonged exposure to drilling fluids without degradation. Marine cables can be certified by classification societies including DNV (Det Norske Veritas), ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), Lloyd’s Register, and BV (Bureau Veritas).

ESLos cables marinos se clasifican por sus características de rendimiento al fuego: los cables resistentes al fuego (BFOU) mantienen la integridad del circuito durante un incendio, mientras que los cables retardantes de llama (RFOU) resisten la ignición pero no garantizan la integridad del circuito.

繁中海洋電纜按其防火性能特性分類:耐火電纜(BFOU)在火災期間保持電路完整性,允許關鍵系統繼續運行以進行緊急疏散和滅火,而阻燃電纜(RFOU)抵抗點燃並限制火焰傳播,但不保證火災暴露期間的電路完整性。”耐泥漿(MUD resistant)” 標識對於海上鑽井平台至關重要,表示電纜的外護套可以承受長時間暴露於鑽井液而不會降解。海洋電纜可由船級社認證,包括 DNV(挪威船級社)、ABS(美國船級社)、Lloyd’s Register(勞氏船級社)和 BV(法國船級社)。【說明:BFOU 中的 “B” 表示耐火(Fire Resistant),而 RFOU 中的 “R” 表示阻燃(Flame Retardant)——這一字母差異代表完全不同的防火性能等級】

Fire Resistant vs Flame Retardant | 耐火與阻燃的區別

Fire Resistant (BFOU) 耐火
Maintains circuit integrity during fire exposure per IEC 60331. Critical circuits continue to function for a specified period (typically 30-120 minutes) allowing emergency evacuation, firefighting operations, and safe shutdown of equipment. Used for emergency lighting, fire alarms, public address systems, and essential services.

在火災暴露期間保持電路完整性,符合 IEC 60331。關鍵電路繼續運行指定時間(通常 30-120 分鐘),允許緊急疏散、滅火操作和設備安全關閉。用於應急照明、火災報警、廣播系統和基本服務。

Flame Retardant (RFOU) 阻燃
Resists ignition and limits flame propagation per IEC 60332, but circuit integrity is not guaranteed during fire. The cable self-extinguishes when the ignition source is removed. Used for general power distribution, lighting circuits, and non-critical applications where fire resistance is not mandatory.

抵抗點燃並限制火焰傳播,符合 IEC 60332,但火災期間不保證電路完整性。當點火源移除時,電纜自熄。用於一般配電、照明電路和不強制要求耐火的非關鍵應用。

Primary Standards Comparison | 主要標準對比

NEK 606
Norwegian offshore standard
Floating platforms, FPSOs, drilling rigs
IEC 60092
International shipwiring
Merchant vessels, naval ships
BS 6883
UK offshore fixed wiring
Fixed offshore units, platforms
BS 7917
UK fire resistant offshore
Emergency systems, fire safety
Voltage Range | 電壓範圍
150V-30kV
Instr. to MV power
Temperature | 溫度
-40 to +90°C
EPR insulation
Fire Rating | 耐火
IEC 60331
Circuit integrity
MUD Resist | 耐泥漿
Yes
Drilling fluids
Halogen Free | 無鹵素
LSZH
Low smoke zero halogen
Certification | 認證
DNV/ABS
Class society approved
🏆 DNV Type Approved 🏆 ABS Certified 🏆 Lloyd’s Register 🏆 BV Approved 🏆 RINA Certified
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NEK 606 Offshore Platform Cables | NEK 606 海上平台電纜

NEK 606 is the Norwegian standard referenced extensively in offshore floating platform installations worldwide, including FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading), semi-submersible drilling rigs, and jack-up platforms. The standard defines two main cable families: BFOU (fire resistant) and RFOU (flame retardant), both featuring MUD resistant outer sheaths capable of withstanding prolonged exposure to drilling muds, oils, and other aggressive chemicals. The product codes (P101, S101, etc.) systematically identify the cable type, voltage class, and screening configuration.

ESNEK 606 es el estándar noruego ampliamente referenciado en instalaciones de plataformas flotantes offshore en todo el mundo, incluyendo FPSOs, plataformas semi-sumergibles y jack-ups.

繁中NEK 606 是在全球海上浮動平台安裝中被廣泛引用的挪威標準,包括 FPSO(浮式生產儲油卸油裝置)、半潛式鑽井平台和自升式平台。該標準定義了兩個主要電纜系列:BFOU(耐火)和 RFOU(阻燃),兩者都具有耐泥漿外護套,能夠承受長時間暴露於鑽井泥漿、油脂和其他侵蝕性化學品。產品代碼(P101、S101 等)系統地標識電纜類型、電壓等級和屏蔽配置。【說明:NEK 606 代碼系統——P=電力電纜(Power),S=儀表電纜(Signal/Instrumentation),數字第一位表示電壓等級,後續數字表示具體配置】

NEK 606 Product Code System | NEK 606 產品代碼系統

Code Structure 代碼結構: [Fire Rating 耐火等級][Prefix 前綴] [Code 代碼] [Voltage 電壓]
BFOU = Fire Resistant 耐火 | RFOU = Flame Retardant 阻燃
P = Power Cable 電力電纜 | S = Signal/Instrumentation 信號/儀表
(i) = Individual Screen 單獨屏蔽 | (c) = Collective Screen 總屏蔽
Cable Type 電纜類型NEK CodeVoltage 電壓Fire Rating 耐火Screen 屏蔽Application 應用SEO
Instrumentation Cables (250V) 儀表電纜
RFOU(i) S101S101250VFlame RetardantIndividual 單獨Process instrumentation 過程儀表HIGH
RFOU(c) S102S102250VFlame RetardantCollective 總屏蔽General instrumentation 一般儀表HIGH
BFOU(i) S103S103250VFire ResistantIndividual 單獨Emergency instrumentation 應急儀表HIGH
BFOU(c) S104S104250VFire ResistantCollective 總屏蔽Fire alarm/safety 火災報警/安全HIGH
Low Voltage Power Cables (0.6/1kV) 低壓電力電纜
RFOU P101P1010.6/1kVFlame RetardantNone 無General power distribution 一般配電VERY HIGH
BFOU P105P1050.6/1kVFire ResistantNone 無Emergency power 應急電源VERY HIGH
Medium Voltage Power Cables (3.6kV – 18/30kV) 中壓電力電纜
RFOU P102P1023.6/6kVFlame RetardantScreened 屏蔽6kV distribution 6kV配電MEDIUM
RFOU P103P1036/10kVFlame RetardantScreened 屏蔽10kV distribution 10kV配電MEDIUM
RFOU P104P1048.7/15kVFlame RetardantScreened 屏蔽15kV distribution 15kV配電MEDIUM
RFOU P112P11212/20kVFlame RetardantScreened 屏蔽20kV distribution 20kV配電MEDIUM
RFOU P113P11318/30kVFlame RetardantScreened 屏蔽30kV primary distribution 30kV一次配電MEDIUM
Earthing Cables 接地電纜
UX P108P1080.6/1kVFlame RetardantNone 無Equipment earthing 設備接地HIGH

NEK 606 Cable Family Cards | NEK 606 電纜系列卡片

RFOU P101 0.6/1kV
RFOU P101 低壓電力電纜
NEK 606
MUD Resistant Flame Retardant
Low voltage flame retardant power cable for general power distribution on offshore platforms. EPR insulation with LSZH MUD resistant sheath. The most widely specified offshore LV power cable.
Voltage 電壓0.6/1kV
Temperature 溫度-40 to +90°C
Fire Test 防火測試IEC 60332-3
BFOU P105 0.6/1kV
BFOU P105 耐火電力電纜
NEK 606
MUD Resistant Fire Resistant
Fire resistant low voltage power cable maintaining circuit integrity during fire. For emergency power systems, firefighting pumps, and essential services that must operate during evacuation.
Voltage 電壓0.6/1kV
Fire Integrity 耐火IEC 60331
Duration 持續30-120 min
RFOU(i) S101 250V
RFOU(i) S101 儀表電纜
NEK 606
MUD Resistant Individual Screen
Individually screened instrumentation cable for process control. Each pair/triple screened for maximum EMI immunity. For 4-20mA signals, RTD, thermocouple extensions, and sensitive measurements.
Voltage 電壓250V
Screen 屏蔽Individual + OS
Pairs 對數1-24 pairs
BFOU(c) S104 250V
BFOU(c) S104 耐火儀表電纜
NEK 606
MUD Resistant Fire Resistant
Fire resistant collectively screened instrumentation cable. For fire alarm systems, emergency shutdown (ESD), and safety-critical instrumentation that must function during fire events.
Voltage 電壓250V
Screen 屏蔽Collective OS
Fire Integrity 耐火IEC 60331
RFOU P103 6/10kV
RFOU P103 中壓電力電纜
NEK 606
MUD Resistant Medium Voltage
Medium voltage flame retardant power cable for primary distribution on offshore platforms. Copper wire screen with LSZH MUD resistant outer sheath. For main power distribution from generators.
Voltage 電壓6/10kV
Screen 屏蔽Cu Wire
Conductor 導體Cu Class 2
UX P108 0.6/1kV Earth
UX P108 接地電纜
NEK 606
MUD Resistant LSZH
MUD resistant, flame retardant, low smoke zero halogen earthing cable. For equipment bonding and earthing systems on offshore platforms. Single core green/yellow identified.
Voltage 電壓0.6/1kV
Colour 顏色Green/Yellow
Cores 芯數Single core
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IEC 60092 Shipwiring Cables (XI/XAI Series) | IEC 60092 船用電纜

The IEC 60092 series is the primary international standard for electrical installations in ships, covering power cables (Part 353/354), instrumentation cables (Part 376), and general requirements. The XI designation indicates unarmoured shipwiring cables, while XAI indicates armoured versions with galvanised steel wire armour for mechanical protection. The 331 suffix denotes fire resistant cables with mica glass tape insulation providing circuit integrity per IEC 60331. These cables can be certified by major classification societies (DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s, BV, RINA) for use on merchant vessels, naval ships, and offshore installations.

ESLa serie IEC 60092 es el estándar internacional principal para instalaciones eléctricas en buques, cubriendo cables de potencia, cables de instrumentación y requisitos generales.

繁中IEC 60092 系列是船舶電氣安裝的主要國際標準,涵蓋電力電纜(第 353/354 部分)、儀表電纜(第 376 部分)和一般要求。XI 標識表示無鎧裝船用電纜,而 XAI 表示帶有鍍鋅鋼絲鎧裝的鎧裝版本,提供機械保護。331 後綴表示帶有雲母玻璃帶絕緣的耐火電纜,按 IEC 60331 提供電路完整性。這些電纜可由主要船級社(DNV、ABS、Lloyd’s、BV、RINA)認證,用於商船、海軍艦艇和海上設施。【說明:XI/XAI 系列的命名——X 表示交聯(Cross-linked)絕緣,I 表示儀表(Instrumentation),A 表示鎧裝(Armoured),331 表示耐火(Fire Resistant)】

Cable Type 電纜類型Standard 標準Voltage 電壓Armour 鎧裝Fire Resistant 耐火Screen 屏蔽Application 應用
Low Voltage Power Cables 低壓電力電纜
XI 0.6/1kVIEC 60092-3530.6/1kVNo 無No 無None 無Ship power distribution 船舶配電
XAI 0.6/1kVIEC 60092-3530.6/1kVGSWB 鍍鋅鋼絲No 無None 無Protected ship power 保護船舶電力
XAI 331 0.6/1kVIEC 60092-3530.6/1kVGSWB 鍍鋅鋼絲Yes 是 (IEC 60331)None 無Emergency ship power 應急船舶電力
Medium Voltage Power Cables 中壓電力電纜
XAI 3.6/6kVIEC 60092-3543.6/6kVGSWBNo 無Cu Tape6kV ship distribution 6kV船舶配電
XAI 6/10kVIEC 60092-3546/10kVGSWBNo 無Cu Tape10kV ship distribution 10kV船舶配電
XAI 8.7/15kVIEC 60092-3548.7/15kVGSWBNo 無Cu Tape15kV ship distribution 15kV船舶配電
XAI 12/20kVIEC 60092-35412/20kVGSWBNo 無Cu Tape20kV ship distribution 20kV船舶配電
XAI 18/30kVIEC 60092-35418/30kVGSWBNo 無Cu Tape30kV ship primary 30kV船舶一次配電
Instrumentation Cables (150/250V) 儀表電纜
XI(c) 150/250VIEC 60092-376150/250VNo 無No 無Collective 總屏蔽Ship instrumentation 船舶儀表
XI(i) 150/250VIEC 60092-376150/250VNo 無No 無Individual 單獨Sensitive instrumentation 敏感儀表
XAI(c) 150/250VIEC 60092-376150/250VGSWBNo 無Collective 總屏蔽Protected instrumentation 保護儀表
XAI(i) 150/250VIEC 60092-376150/250VGSWBNo 無Individual 單獨Protected sensitive instr. 保護敏感儀表
XAI(c) 331 150/250VIEC 60092-376150/250VGSWBYes 是Collective 總屏蔽Fire-safe instrumentation 防火儀表
XAI(i) 331 150/250VIEC 60092-376150/250VGSWBYes 是Individual 單獨Fire-safe sensitive instr. 防火敏感儀表
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BS 6883 & BS 7917 British Standard Offshore Cables | 英國標準海上電纜

BS 6883 specifies cables for fixed electrical wiring in offshore installations with flame retardant properties, while BS 7917 specifies fire resistant cables that maintain circuit integrity during fire. The 657TQ designation indicates unarmoured flame retardant cables, 658TQ indicates armoured flame retardant versions, and the -FR suffix indicates fire resistant construction to BS 7917. These cables are widely specified in North Sea and UK Continental Shelf installations, offering an alternative to NEK 606 cables with similar performance characteristics.

ESBS 6883 especifica cables para cableado eléctrico fijo en instalaciones offshore con propiedades retardantes de llama, mientras que BS 7917 especifica cables resistentes al fuego que mantienen la integridad del circuito durante un incendio.

繁中BS 6883 規定了具有阻燃性能的海上設施固定電氣佈線電纜,而 BS 7917 規定了在火災期間保持電路完整性的耐火電纜。657TQ 標識表示無鎧裝阻燃電纜,658TQ 表示鎧裝阻燃版本,-FR 後綴表示符合 BS 7917 的耐火結構。這些電纜在北海和英國大陸架設施中被廣泛指定,提供與 NEK 606 電纜類似性能特性的替代選擇。【說明:657TQ 和 658TQ 中的 “TQ” 表示 Type Qualification(類型認證),”6″ 表示第 6 版標準,數字 “57” 和 “58” 分別表示無鎧裝和鎧裝配置】

Cable Type 電纜類型Standard 標準Armour 鎧裝Fire Rating 耐火Application 應用SEO
BS 6883 Flame Retardant Cables 阻燃電纜
657TQ Type SW4BS 6883No 無Flame RetardantUnarmoured offshore power 無鎧裝海上電力HIGH
658TQ Type SW4BS 6883GSWBFlame RetardantArmoured offshore power 鎧裝海上電力HIGH
6571TQ Type SW4BS 6883No 無Flame RetardantMulticore control 多芯控制MEDIUM
BS 7917 Fire Resistant Cables 耐火電纜
TCu/MGT/EPR/IS/ZH/GSWB/ZH 150/250VBS 7917GSWBFire ResistantFire-safe instrumentation (i) 耐火儀表(單獨屏蔽)MEDIUM
TCu/MGT/EPR/CS/ZH/GSWB/ZH 150/250VBS 7917GSWBFire ResistantFire-safe instrumentation (c) 耐火儀表(總屏蔽)MEDIUM
TCu/MGT/EPR/ZH/GSWB/ZH 0.6/1kV SW4BS 7917GSWBFire ResistantFire-safe power 耐火電力MEDIUM

BS 7917 Construction Code Explanation | BS 7917 結構代碼說明

TCu = Tinned Copper Conductor 鍍錫銅導體
MGT = Mica Glass Tape (fire barrier) 雲母玻璃帶(防火屏障)
EPR = Ethylene Propylene Rubber Insulation 乙丙橡膠絕緣
IS = Individual Screen 單獨屏蔽 | CS = Collective Screen 總屏蔽
ZH = Zero Halogen (LSZH) 零鹵素
GSWB = Galvanised Steel Wire Braid Armour 鍍鋅鋼絲編織鎧裝
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Complete Marine Cable Comparison | 完整海洋電纜對比

Standard 標準Designation 標識Voltage 電壓Fire 防火Armour 鎧裝MUD 耐泥漿Application 應用
NEK 606 Offshore Platform Cables 海上平台電纜
NEK 606RFOU P1010.6/1kVFRNoYesLV Power
NEK 606BFOU P1050.6/1kVFire ResNoYesEmergency Power
NEK 606RFOU(i) S101250VFRNoYesInstrumentation (i)
NEK 606RFOU(c) S102250VFRNoYesInstrumentation (c)
NEK 606BFOU(i) S103250VFire ResNoYesFire-safe Instr. (i)
NEK 606BFOU(c) S104250VFire ResNoYesFire-safe Instr. (c)
NEK 606RFOU P102-P1133.6-30kVFRNoYesMV Power
NEK 606UX P1080.6/1kVFRNoYesEarthing
IEC 60092 Shipwiring Cables 船用電纜
IEC 60092-353XI 0.6/1kV0.6/1kVFRNoNoShip LV Power
IEC 60092-353XAI 0.6/1kV0.6/1kVFRGSWBNoArmoured Ship Power
IEC 60092-353XAI 331 0.6/1kV0.6/1kVFire ResGSWBNoFire-safe Ship Power
IEC 60092-354XAI 3.6-30kV3.6-30kVFRGSWBNoShip MV Power
IEC 60092-376XI(i)(c) 150/250V150/250VFRNoNoShip Instrumentation
IEC 60092-376XAI(i)(c) 150/250V150/250VFRGSWBNoArmoured Instr.
IEC 60092-376XAI(i)(c) 331150/250VFire ResGSWBNoFire-safe Instr.
BS 6883 / BS 7917 British Standard Cables 英國標準電纜
BS 6883657TQ SW40.6/1kVFRNoNoUnarmoured Offshore
BS 6883658TQ SW40.6/1kVFRGSWBNoArmoured Offshore
BS 7917BS7917 150/250V150/250VFire ResGSWBNoFire-safe Instr.
BS 7917BS7917 0.6/1kV0.6/1kVFire ResGSWBNoFire-safe Power

FR = Flame Retardant (IEC 60332-3), Fire Res = Fire Resistant (IEC 60331), GSWB = Galvanised Steel Wire Braid, (i) = Individual Screen, (c) = Collective Screen | FR = 阻燃,Fire Res = 耐火,GSWB = 鍍鋅鋼絲編織

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Applications | Aplicaciones | 應用場景

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Merchant Ships
商船
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FPSOs
浮式生產儲油
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Drilling Rigs
鑽井平台
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Jack-up Platforms
自升式平台
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Semi-submersibles
半潛式平台
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Offshore Wind
海上風電
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Naval Vessels
海軍艦艇
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Subsea Systems
海底系統
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Technical References | 技術參考資料

Standards Organizations | 標準組織
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Standard Norge – NEK 606
Norwegian Electrotechnical Committee, NEK 606 offshore cable standard | 挪威電工委員會 NEK 606 海上電纜標準
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IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 60092 series – Electrical installations in ships | IEC 60092 系列 – 船舶電氣安裝
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BSI – British Standards Institution
BS 6883, BS 7917 offshore cable standards | BS 6883、BS 7917 海上電纜標準
Classification Societies | 船級社
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DNV – Det Norske Veritas
Type approval and certification for marine cables | 海洋電纜型式批准和認證
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ABS – American Bureau of Shipping
Marine cable certification and testing | 海洋電纜認證和測試
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Lloyd’s Register
Ship and offshore installation cable approval | 船舶和海上設施電纜批准
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For technical inquiries, quotations, and specifications for shipwiring and offshore platform cables including NEK 606 BFOU/RFOU, IEC 60092 XI/XAI, BS 6883/7917, and MUD resistant marine cables for FPSOs, drilling rigs, and vessels, please contact our engineering and sales teams. We offer DNV, ABS, and Lloyd’s certified marine cable solutions.

ESPara consultas técnicas, cotizaciones y especificaciones de cables para buques y plataformas offshore incluyendo NEK 606, IEC 60092 y BS 6883/7917, contacte a nuestros equipos.

繁中如需船用電纜和海上平台電纜(包括 NEK 606 BFOU/RFOU、IEC 60092 XI/XAI、BS 6883/7917 以及用於 FPSO、鑽井平台和船舶的耐泥漿海洋電纜)的技術諮詢、報價和規格說明,請聯繫我們的工程和銷售團隊。我們提供 DNV、ABS 和 Lloyd’s 認證的海洋電纜解決方案。

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