VW1 Benthic Habitat Monitoring (BHM) Survey

Offshore wind mariner update NO. 110

STATUS: Active

The R/V CATAPULT, R/V TIOGA, OSV NANTUCKET SHOALS, and ATLANTIC SURVEYOR will conduct benthic habitat monitoring survey operations in coordination with Woods Hole Group and Geo Subsea, along the Vineyard Wind 1 cable route and surrounding waters. The work will take place during the period from September 6th to mid-October. Data collected during this campaign will provide the baseline benthic habitat data required for future analysis of the benthic environment along the Vineyard Wind 1 cable route. The F/V CHICAWA will be acting as a scout vessel.

Standing by on VHF channel 16

DATES(S): Starting on or after September 6th through mid-October. See below for estimated completion dates for individual vessels.

LOCATION(S): Offshore Export Cable Corridor

VESSELS:

R/V TIOGA

Nearshore grab sampling: beginning 9/13, apx one week

Sand Lance (Ammondytes dubius and A. americanus) surveys: beginning 9/30, apx 1.5 weeks

LOA: 60 feet
MMSI: 366938840
Flag: US

R/V Catapult

ROV Survey: beginning 9/20, apx 3 weeks

LOA: 35 feet

MMSI: 338366832
Flag: US

osv nantucket shoals

Multibeam Surveys: beginning 9/6, apx 4 days

LOA: 45 feet

MMSI: 368296240
Flag: US

ATLANTIC SURVEYOR

Offshore grab sampling: beginning 9/30, apx 5 days

Flag: USA

Length: 110’

MMSI #: 368244130

F/V CHICAWA

Flag: USA

Length: 32’

MMSI #: 368213310

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For the latest information, please contact:
VINEYARD WIND

Crista Bank, Fisheries Manager, Cell: 508-525-0421 • Email: cbank@vineyardwind.com

Jeannot Smith, Marine Liaison, Cell: 904-613-0134 • Email: jsmith@vineyardwind.com

Travis Lowery, Fisheries Liaison, Cell: 508-728-4529 • Email: tlowery@vineyardwind.com

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