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CASE
study
KRONE (Australia) Holdings Pty Limited
2 Hereford Street Berkeley Vale NSW 2261
PO Box 335 Wyong NSW 2259
Phone: 02 4389 5000
Fax: 02 4388 4499
Tech Support: 1800 801 298
Email:
Web: krone.com.au
Job No 6211 06/04
KRONE SAILS THE HIGH SEAS!
KRONE cable supports seismic research during recent IT
upgrade of Veritas DGC’s Viking II.
Upgrading the cabling infrastructure of a ship would
probably be classed by most installers as an unusual
project. But one that was site unseen and still off-shore
at the time of tender, with only a five day window to
complete an entire refit, over the Australia Day long
weekend… might even be considered by some as
‘mission impossible’.
This was the task awaiting Total Cabling Solutions in
January 2004 as the Veritas Viking II approached
Fremantle Harbour in Perth for an important engine and
IT upgrade prior to commencing contractual operations
in Australian waters.
Veritas, headquartered in Houston, are a major provider
of land, transition zone and marine-based seismic data
acquisition, seismic data processing, and multi-client
data sales to the petroleum industry. With over 36
years of operating experience and more than 3000

employees in 19 countries on six continents, Veritas is
considered a leader in advanced geophysical
technologies.
Prior to the Viking II’s arrival
in Perth, Veritas were seeking
a cabling contractor in
Western Australia to install a
structured cabling system on
board the Viking II whilst in
dock at Fremantle within the
tight deadline of five days.
At 306 feet long and 72 feet
wide, the Veritas Viking II is
considered to be one of the
largest, most powerful and
technically advanced seismic
vessels in the industry today.
The Veritas Viking II contains
the latest recording system
and communications
technologies with the cable upgrade providing a vital
link in maintaining the performance required to operate
such high-level 2D, 3D and 4D marine acquisition
programs.
KRONE endorsed installer, Total Cabling Solutions, were
successful in securing the project. Veritas chose Total
Cabling Solutions based on their prior experience in
completing complex installations and proven ability to
undertake a project within a tight deadline. Veritas were
also impressed with the company’s outstanding track

record. As winners of various industry accolades
including the NECA and ECA awards and BRW
Magazine’s Fast 100, Total Cabling Solutions have an
enviable reputation.
With a lead time of approximately one-and-a-half
weeks, pre-planning would prove to be a crucial factor
in completing the installation on time due to the range
of products required, many of which need to be ordered
in advance from NSW.
CASE
study
KRONE (Australia) Holdings Pty Limited
2 Hereford Street Berkeley Vale NSW 2261
PO Box 335 Wyong NSW 2259
Phone: 02 4389 5000
Fax: 02 4388 4499
Tech Support: 1800 801 298
Email:
Web: krone.com.au
Job No 6211 06/04
With the client off shore, all of Total Cabling Solutions
correspondence regarding the project was conducted
via email or in some instances via telephone calls to
Veritas’ Texas office at 2am Perth time.
Total Cabling Solutions presented the KRONE solution to
Veritas based on availability and local support, informing
the Veritas engineers that KRONE were the only
manufacturer that would be able to guarantee delivery
of the product within the time constraints imposed.
Veritas specifications insisted on a solution that

comprised of marine grade cable. To meet these
requirements, Total Cabling Solutions selected KRONE
PremisNET
®
for the installation.
Upon receiving Veritas’ notification to proceed with the
project, Total Cabling Solutions worked quickly with the
KRONE office in Perth to ensure that all products were
delivered in preparation for the Viking II’s arrival.
On Thursday 22 January, the Veritas Viking II docked at
Fremantle Harbour and Total Cabling Solutions were
able to finally meet their client. The clock was now
ticking in earnest with only five days in which to
complete the entire installation.
Works initially proceeded as planned, however the
actual size of the project increased as a number of on
site issues became apparent only after the ship had
docked, such as additional cable runs and several
technical revisions.
Total Cabling Solutions, Director, Brad Giles commented,
“The logistics of operating within a marine environment
along with a major technical overhaul of the Viking II’s
IT systems proved to be a most challenging task”.
As part of an overall package, Total Cabling Solutions
were also able to provide Veritas with a large number of
network printers and copiers through its active
equipment division Exabit Communication.
The entire project consisted of approximately 700
Category 5e and Category 6 terminations, and shielded
and coax installations.

To date, Veritas have been very happy with the
performance provided by the KRONE solution. Peter
Sack, Vessel Support Manager highlighted the product’s
robust exterior stating that it appeared be well built.
Veritas staff were also said to be impressed by the
KRONE Masterminder’s rear cable management system.
Mr Sack stated that Veritas would now be considering
KRONE for future installations in their additional vessels.
Overall it was another successful collaboration and as
they say in the movies… mission accomplished!