Keppel Acquires Subsea Firm Global Marine Group

Written By John Manock

Submarine Telecom Forum | March 10, 2025

  • Keppel Infrastructure fund (KIF) has acquired a 100 percent stake in the cable laying and repair company, Global Marine, from J.F Lehman & Company.

  • Global Marine operates a fleet of six vessels, which provide maintenance and installation services for subsea fiber optic cable networks.

  • The company has a “strong record” of contract renewals with telcos, hyperscalers, and global equipment suppliers.

  • Last year, Keppel was reportedly discussing plans for new subsea cables between Vietnam and Singapore.Keppel Data Centres operates around 23 data centers across 13 markets.

John Manock
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