The European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA) is a forum of national and international companies which own, operate or service submarine cables in European and surrounding waters. The principal goal of ESCA is the promotion of marine safety and the safeguarding of submarine cables from man-made and natural hazards, including serving as a vehicle for the exchange of technical and legal information pertaining to submarine systems, without compromising the commercial and market aims of individual companies. Liaising with all relevant parties affected by the installation and operation of submarine cables in European and surrounding waters, including participation in relevant industry expositions and technical conferences.