Seapicket Buoy Gear Recovery

Offshore wind mariner update NO. 111

STATUS: Active

On or around September 26, the NORTHSTAR NAVIGATOR will be conducting operations to recover gear and anchors associated with Vineyard Wind SeaPicket Buoys. The NORTHSTAR NAVIGATOR will be using a Schilling 150HP Heavy Duty ROV and an A-frame crane for the operations. The vessel will have restricted maneuverability during ROV and crane operations. Vessels in the area are requested to give a wide berth to the NORTHSTAR NAVIGATOR and to operate in a manner as to not endanger the vessel or associated equipment. Passing arrangements can be made with vessel. Vessel will be standing by on VHF channel 16.  

DATES(S): Beginning Sept 26th for approximately one week.

LOCATION(S):

SP1 Gear Location: Within ~1.5NM of: Lat: 41 ° 32’ 3.8004”N| Long: 70 ° 50’ 7.782”W:

SP2 Anchor Location: Within ~0.5NM of: Lat: 41 ° 20’ 57.12”N| Long: 70 ° 56’ 48.48”W

VESSELS:

Northstar Navigator

MMSI: #366766000
Flag: US
Length: 265 feet

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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

VineyardWind.com • info@vineyardwind.com • 508-717-8964
700 Pleasant Street, Suite 510 • New Bedford, MA 02740