This is a summary of the weekly notice of operations for the Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm issued on 18th May 2012 to harbour masters and sea users . This notice describes recent operations, work planned for the next 7 days, and provides a list of vessels operating on the site with their contact details.
Work carried out over past 7 days
The following work has been carried out in the past week:
- Freja has been carrying out survey work on the export cable route (see our earlier update here).
- Penrhos Bay has been used as a CTV / Stand by vessel, running out of Conwy Marina. She will stand by during jacket installation duties (see the Notice to Mariners 10 here).
- Choice departed Lowestoft en-route to GyM site to commence guard vessel duties (see Notice to Mariners 13 here).
- Stanislav Yudin completed work on the installation of Substation East Jacket and has moved to the location of the western substation
- Anglian Monarch has been providing support for Stanislav Yudin.
- Anglian Earl has been providing support for Stanislav Yudin.
- Bremen Fighter has been on location with barge UR 108 carrying the OSP West Jacket, waiting for Stanislav Yudin to relocate.
Work planned for next 7 days
The work planned for the next 7 days on the site is:
- Freja will be carrying out survey work on the export cable route (see earlier update here).
- Penhros Bay will be utilised as Crew Transfer / Stand by vessel, running out of Conwy Marina. To stand by during Jacket installation duties.
- Stanislav Yudin jacket installation work continues and will move to the OSP West site.
- Anglian Monarch and Anglian Earl will stand by and provide support to Stanislav Yudin.
- Choice is expected to arrive on station at on 19th May 2012 (weather dependent), and to commence guard vessel duties in-field (see Notice to Mariners 13 here).
List of vessels at site for next 7 days
The vessels that will be operating on the site over the next 7 days and their contact details are given below. We have linked up the vessel names to MarineTraffic.com so that with just one mouse click you can find out more about their current location and recent activity.
- Freja: Export cable survey vessel | Call sign VSY07.
- Penrhos Bay: Crew transfer vessel | Call sign 2DLB8.
- Stanislav Yudin: Crane vessel | Call sign 5BYM2 |
- Anglian Monarch: support vessel for Stanislav Yudin | Call sign MYFR6.
- Anglian Earl: support vessel for Stanislav Yudin | Call sign 8PRA.
- Bremen Fighter: Tug for Delivery Barge | Call sign V20Y1.
- Choice: Marine Mammal Observation Vessel / Guard Vessel.
Port Arrivals
The planned port arrivals over the next 7 days are:-
- Cammel Laird Birkenhead/Port of Liverpool.
MV Marlene arrived 17th May 2012 delivering transition pieces and monopiles
MV Joerg N is expected in Birkenhead on 21st May 2012
MV Bente is expected in Birkenhead on 22nd May 2012 (depending on the progress of the Joerg N) - Mostyn.
None planned
Please contact Jim Andrews, Fishery Liaison Officer (+44(0)7908-225865) if you have any queries or concerns about these activities.