WFN Strategies, LLC

Shaping The Future Of Submarine Cable Connectivity

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About the firm

WFN Strategies is a global consultancy specializing in submarine fiber optic and power cable systems. Since 2001, it has delivered over 190 projects across all seven continents, supporting telecom, energy, and government clients from feasibility through commissioning. Its capabilities span consulting, engineering, project delivery, marine operations, and field representation for modern submarine cable networks.

Established
2001
Firm type
Telecom / RF Engineering · Marine Engineering · Power & Utility Engineering

Credentials

ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · ISO 27001 · ISO 45001

People

Wayne NielsenManaging Director

Kristian NielsenChief Revenue Officer

Greg OttoDirector of Technical Design

Glenn HovermaleDirector of Client Representation

Stewart AshStrategic Advisor, Installation & Maintenance

Capabilities

Submarine Cable Consulting

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Strategic, vendor-neutral advisory services spanning the initial concept phases through procurement and compliance planning.

  • Technical Feasibility Studies & Feasibility

    Evaluation of business requirements, commercial modeling, and route planning for undersea systems.

  • System Design & Routing

    Technical engineering of submarine fiber, power, and hybrid cable architectures.

  • RFP Development & Procurement Support

    Vendor-neutral bid drafting, supplier evaluation, and impartial commercial modeling.

  • Permitting & Regulatory Strategy

    Navigating complex environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, and cross-border system planning.

Project Implementation

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End-to-end management from contract signing to commissioning, ensuring subsea designs become fully operational networks.

  • Supplier Coordination & Contract Execution

    Managing vendor deliverables, tracking supplier schedules, and overseeing milestones.

  • Installation Oversight

    Quality validation and technical oversight during marine installation operations and cable laying.

  • Commissioning & Quality Assurance

    Systematic testing, factory acceptance validation, and final handover to ensure network readiness.

In-Field Representation

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Independent on-site oversight during marine operations to protect client interests and enforce project specifications.

  • Marine Operations Oversight

    Deploying certified field representatives to supervise survey, cable lay, and installation operations.

  • Dynamic Lay Planning & Marine Modeling

    Utilizing advanced marine modeling tools like Makai and Lay Sim for real-time dynamic planning.

Industries

Telecommunications · Power Transmission & Distribution · Marine · Government · Renewable Energy

Projects

Transcaspian Fiber Optic Project

Caspian Sea · Telecommunications

Project details

Provided technical due diligence for a fiber optic project linking Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan across the Caspian Sea.

Cabinda Interconnect Cable I

Angola · Power Transmission & Distribution

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Conducted a feasibility study and route assessment for a high-voltage submarine power cable linking Cabinda and Soyo, Angola.

Marinus Link

Australia · Power Transmission & Distribution

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Performed technical due diligence for a complex subsea power interconnector linking mainland Australia and Tasmania.