Mariners are advised that following the removal of the FLIDAR buoy to the east of the Gwynt y Môr windfarm earlier this month, two buoys have been deployed to mark the location of the anchors that remain on the seabed. These buoys will remain in place temporarily until the anchors are removed in early 2015.
The two buoys are yellow, measuring approximately 1.2m in diameter and 1.8m in height. They are lit (FL [Y] 5 [20s]). Both buoys are on the eastern edge of the windfarm site, approximately 250-300m to the southeast of the Gwynt y Môr meteorological mast. The location of the buoys is illustrated in a map that can be downloaded here. The location of the buoys is:-
- Navbuoy 1: 53°28.765’N 003°30.308’W
- Navbuoy 2: 53°28.693’N 003°30.374’W
Navbuoy 1 is attached to two anchors. Navbuoy2 is attached to one anchor. Vessels are advised to pass at least 50m from these buoys.
- Update – December 2014: the flashing light on one of the buoys is reported to have failed. Further information will be posted as it becomes available.
Please contact Jim Andrews, Fishery Liaison Officer by e-mail or phone (+44(0)7908-225865) if you have any queries or concerns about this notice.