Emma plough

Emma plough

Emma plough can operate up to 1,500 m to bury the cable during installation. It digs a trench up to 3 m deep, in which the cable will be buried to protect it, particularly from anchors and trawls.

Main characteristics

  • Length: 10.7 m
  • Width: 5.1 m
  • Height: 4.4 m
  • Weight in air: 20.8 tons
  • Maximum water depth: 1,500 m
  • Trench width: 210 mm
  • Towing force: 10 to 80 tons
  • Burial depth: 3 m
  • Typical burial speed: 0.6 to 1 knot depending on seabed conditions
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