WFN Strategies Awarded Quintillion Contracts Supporting Arctic Submarine Cable Expansion in Alaska

WFN Strategies Press Release
May 15, 2026

ASHBURN, VIRGINIA — WFN Strategies announced today that it is being awarded contracts by Quintillion to provide Owner Shipboard Representative and Protected Species Observer services for both the Nome to Homer Express (NTHE) submarine cable system and the Hooper Bay submarine cable project in Alaska.

The awards reinforce the long-standing relationship between WFN Strategies and Quintillion, which dates back to 2017 and includes direct involvement in Arctic submarine cable design, marine survey, installation, and offshore operations. Both projects represent important expansions of communications infrastructure serving remote and underserved Alaskan communities and regions.

Under the contracts, WFN Strategies will provide integrated offshore support services including:

• Owner Shipboard Representatives
• Protected Species Observers
• Offshore coordination and reporting
• Environmental compliance oversight
• Real time installation support
• PM 2.0® offshore reporting and project controls

The work will support complex high-latitude marine operations across multiple vessel campaigns during the 2026 Arctic installation season.

Wayne Nielsen, Managing Director of WFN Strategies, stated:

“These projects continue the expansion of critical broadband infrastructure across Alaska while highlighting the increasing importance of resilient Arctic communications systems. Offshore execution in Alaska requires experienced personnel, disciplined reporting, operational awareness, and the ability to respond quickly under difficult marine conditions. We appreciate Quintillion’s continued confidence in WFN and look forward to supporting successful delivery of both programs.”

Matt Peterson, Chief Technology Officer Quintillion, stated:

“Quintillion values the strong working relationships that continue to support these important broadband projects across Alaska. As both programs move forward, we remain focused on safe execution, strong operational coordination, and the delivery of resilient infrastructure that strengthens connectivity in the Alaskan communities we serve. We appreciate WFN’s partnership and expertise and look forward to working together on this exciting project, which is being constructed in one of the most remote, demanding, and strategically important environments in the world.”

WFN Strategies has supported more than 180 submarine cable system projects globally, including extensive Arctic and sub-Arctic operations involving marine survey, installation, repair, commissioning, and implementation oversight. The company maintains ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001 certifications and provides independent engineering and project oversight services to commercial operators, hyperscalers, offshore energy developers, and governments worldwide.

The Nome to Homer Express system is a major new subsea communications initiative designed to improve broadband resiliency and connectivity across Alaska through a new high-capacity fiber optic route extending from Nome to Homer. The Hooper Bay project further expands regional connectivity to western Alaska communities through submarine cable infrastructure deployment.

About WFN Strategies

WFN Strategies is an independent telecommunications consultancy specializing in submarine fiber optic, power, and hybrid cable systems. Since 2001, the company has provided engineering, procurement, implementation management, offshore client representation, marine coordination, and strategic advisory services for subsea infrastructure projects worldwide.

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