Tag Archives: Western HVDC Link

Western HVDC Link Update: Geophysical and UXO Investigation

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Jim Andrews

Mariners are advised that survey equipment is due to be used in the Irish Sea (Beaufort Dyke) in late February – March 2015.  A Notice to Mariners has been issued for these operations, which is summarised below and can be … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link Update: Shallow Water Cable Installation, Liverpool Bay, November 2014

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Jim Andrews

Mariners are advised that the first cable laying campaign for the Western HVDC Link has been successfully completed in Liverpool Bay.  A Notice to Mariners advising of progress, the extent of the cable that has been laid, and the location … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link: Revised Schedule for Landfall, Ardneil & Southannan Sands

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Jim Andrews

Mariners are advised that operations for the Western HVDC landfall at Ardneil will commence during the week commencing 10th November 2014.  A Notice to Mariners advising about the timetable for operations can be downloaded here and is summarised below.  The previous Notice … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link Update: Notice to Mariners

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Jim Andrews

A Notice to Mariners has been issued today by the Port of Liverpool advising of some areas of exposed cable in Liverpool Bay.  This cable will from part of the Western HVDC Link undersea electricity cable. The full notice can … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link Update: Shallow Water Cable Installation, Liverpool Bay, October 2014

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Jim Andrews

Work on the installation of the Western HVDC Link undersea cable is due to start on the 5th October 2014 with expected completion by the end of October 2014.  A Notice to Mariners advising of the location and extent of this work … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link: Revised Schedule for Landfall, Ardneil & Southannan Sands

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Jim Andrews

Mariners are advised that the proposed installation schedule for the Western HVDC landfall at Ardneil has been slightly adjusted from our original announcement.  The large plastic pipes that will house the cables as they make landfall are now expected to … Continue reading →

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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: 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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