Category Archives: Western Link Undersea Cable

Western HVDC Link: Geophysical and UXO Survey

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Jim Andrews

Mariners are advised that in August 2014 a geophysical and UXO survey will be carried out at Beaufort’s Dyke in the Irish Sea.  A Notice to Mariners about these operations can be downloaded here and is summarised below. Survey Task The survey … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link: HDD Landfall, Ardneil & Southannan Sands

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Jim Andrews

Mariners are advised that on the 21st July 2014, two long plastic pipes are due to be towed to Southannan Sands in the Firth of Clyde, and subsequently moved to Ardneil Bay for installation during August and September.  A Notice … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link: Rescheduled towing operations in the Dee

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Jim Andrews

Mariners are advised that from the 24th to 27th June 2014 towing operations are due to be carried out between Mostyn Deep and Connah’s Quay in the Dee Estuary.  A notice to mariners can be downloaded here and is summarised below. The workboats … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link: Towing operations in the Dee

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Jim Andrews

Mariners are advised that from the 13th to 15th June 2014 towing operations are due to be carried out between Mostyn Deep and Connah’s Quay in the Dee Estuary.  A notice to mariners can be downloaded here and is summarised … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link Update: Cable installation underneath the River Dee

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Jim Andrews

On the 24th May 2014 work is due to commence on the installation of cables beneath the River Dee as part of the Western Link HVDC Project.  A notice to mariners describing this work can be downloaded here and is briefly … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link Update: Postponed Shallow Water Cable Installation

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Jim Andrews

Mariners are advised that the installation of the Western HVDC Link undersea cable has been postponed.  This work was due to start in early May 2014.  A notice to mariners concerning the postponement is available for download here. Mariners will be … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link Update: Shallow Water Cable Installation, Liverpool Bay

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Jim Andrews

Work on the installation of the Western HVDC Link undersea cable is due to start on the 5th May 2014.  A Notice to Mariners advising of the location and extent of this work is available for download here, and is summarised … Continue reading →

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Western Link: Liverpool Bay Survey Update

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Jim Andrews

A new notice to mariners has been issued advising that the survey work previously announced in September 2013 is now due to commence on 4th October 2013.  The vessel Ocean Dragon will be carrying out this survey.  The notice to … Continue reading →

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Western Link Update: Cable Burial Trials in Irish Sea, October 2013

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Jim Andrews

In October 2013 cable burial trials are due to be carried out at 7 locations in the Irish Sea.  These trials are being carried out in preparation for installation of the Western Link cable.  A Notice to Mariners advising of the … Continue reading →

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Western Link: Proposed Survey & Cable Installation Update

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Jim Andrews

A notice to mariners advising of survey work on the proposed Western Link undersea power cable during September 2013 has just been published, and progress is being made with the installation of cable sleeve pipes at the Wirral landfall of … Continue reading →

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