OVERVIEW: Moored Mine Cable Cutters are mechanical or explosive devices used to sever the anchoring cables of moored naval mines. Once cut, the mine floats to the surface, where it can be safely neutralized or destroyed.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This system is designed to engage and disable moored mines by targeting the steel cables tethering them to the seabed. Typically deployed by mine countermeasure vessels, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), or towed sweeps, the cutter physically slices or detonates around the mooring cable. This action causes the mine to rise to the surface, where it can be detonated by gunnery or collected for disposal. Mechanical cutters use hardened blades, while explosive variants employ shaped charges or small charges precisely placed by divers or underwater drones.

ROLE SUMMARY:
Category: Mine Countermeasures (MCM)
Primary Use: Disabling moored mines by severing anchoring cables
Function: Mechanical or explosive cable cutting
Platform: Towed sweeps, ROVs, manned submersibles, or divers
Integration: Often used in conjunction with sonar and mine disposal systems

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SOURCE:
https://www.globalsecurity.org
https://www.navyrecognition.com