Over 200 reels to be spooled with cables
15. 15 April 2025
Here, one of Farmar’s logistics operators is spooling yet another reel of seismic cable from a lay-up vessel in Lyngdal. The operation is extensive and will continue for over a month.
Here in Holmsundet in Lyngdal, more than 200 drums are spooled with cables of various sizes. The drums are then picked up by lorry and transported to Farmar's base in Farsund.
Text and photo: Sveinung W. Jensen, Tellus Kommunikasjon
“There’s a lot of logistics involved. It takes around an hour and a half to spool each reel.”
Together with the crew on board the seismic vessels, he ensures that the correct cables are spooled onto the correct reels.
HE IS ONE of two Farmar employees working on the quay in Holmsundet. His colleague operates a wheel loader, running back and forth between the spooling machine and the reel storage area.
In total, more than 200 reels will be spooled. Once the cables are in place, the reels are transported by lorry to Farmar’s base in Farsund.
"MANY SEISMIC VESSELS use the same type of technology. If a vessel needs a replacement cable, it’s often most practical to retrieve it from another vessel in lay-up. Ordering a brand new cable can involve a long lead time,” says John W. Nilsen, Managing Director at Farmar.
Farsund is the world’s largest seismic base, and much of the equipment is stored at Farmar’s facilities.
"FROM FARSUND, we supply seismic vessels on all continents with cables. Either they come to Farsund and spool the cables on-site, or the reels are shipped to the port where the vessel is located,” Nilsen explains.
The spooling project began in mid-March and is expected to be completed by Easter.
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