The seabed clearance phase for the second electrical interconnector between Malta and Italy has begun, aiming to make the cable corridor route debris-free and safe for cable installation.

Following the completion of the detailed marine route survey carried out by Italy’s Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) , the IC2 interconnector has advanced to the identification and clearance phase which will ensure the seabed along the 99-kilometer cable route is free from potential unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other obstacles.