This is a summary of the weekly notice of operations for the Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm issued on 31st 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). This work was completed on the 29th May 2012.
- Penrhos Bay has been used as a CTV / Stand by vessel, running out of Conwy Marina. She has been transporting workers to and from the East & West Offshore Substations (OSPs).
- Choice has been on guard vessel duties (see Notice to Mariners 13 here).
Work planned for next 7 days
The work planned for the next 7 days on the site is:
- Penhros Bay will be utilised as Crew Transfer / Stand by vessel, running out of Conwy Marina.
- Choice will remain on station as guard vessel.
- Commissioning work will continue on OSP (East & West) during daylight hours, with Penrhos Bay transporting workers to and from Deganwy / Conwy.
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.
- Penrhos Bay: Crew transfer vessel | Call sign 2DLB8.
- 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 31st May, expected to depart on 1st June.
MV Joerge N expected 4th June 2012.
MV Choice expected on 7th June 2012, departure on 8th June 2012. - Mostyn.
None planned
Please contact Jim Andrews, Fishery Liaison Officer (+44(0)7908-225865) if you have any queries or concerns about these activities.