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SHEFA-2

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1,000 km · 7 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2008

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Specifications

Length1,000 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2008
Landing Points7
Countries2

Owners

Shefa

Landing Points (7)

Location Country Position
Ayre of Cara, United Kingdom GB United Kingdom 58.8333°, -2.9001°
Banff, United Kingdom GB United Kingdom 57.6669°, -2.5237°
BP Clair Ridge, United Kingdom GB United Kingdom 60.4410°, -2.2949°
Glen Lyon, United Kingdom GB United Kingdom 60.3331°, -4.3334°
Maywick, United Kingdom GB United Kingdom 60.0040°, -1.3238°
Sandwick, United Kingdom GB United Kingdom 59.9960°, -1.2387°
Torshavn, Faroe Islands FO Faroe Islands 62.0175°, -6.7718°

About the SHEFA-2 Cable System

SHEFA-2 is a point-to-point submarine cable linking United Kingdom and Faroe Islands. Landing at Ayre of Cara, Banff, BP Clair Ridge, Glen Lyon, Maywick, and 2 more, it provides a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries, serving as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems. Submarine cables in this region contribute to a mesh of redundant paths that keep internet traffic flowing even when individual systems are damaged or under maintenance. Real-time monitoring by GeoCables compares current latency measurements from RIPE Atlas probes against baseline data to identify anomalies on this cable route.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
Last checked2026-04-19 02:31

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Health Timeline

Sat, Apr 18
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Hop Anomaly
103ms → 704ms (6.82×)
04:30

FAQ

What is the length of the SHEFA-2 cable?
The SHEFA-2 submarine cable is 1,000 km long.
Which countries does SHEFA-2 connect?
SHEFA-2 connects 2 countries via 7 landing points.
Who owns the SHEFA-2 cable?
SHEFA-2 is owned by a consortium including Shefa.
When was SHEFA-2 put into service?
The SHEFA-2 cable entered service in 2008.
SHEFA-2
  • Length1,000 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2008

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