[Rimarinefisheries] OW MARINER UPDATE NO. 24 (Northern portion of OCS-A 0501)

Dear Fishermen: 

Geotechnical surveys will take place in the northern portion of Vineyard Wind Lease Area (OCS-A 0501) beginning on or about May 20, 2020. The 264 foot survey vessel GEOQUIP SAENTIS will begin operations in May and is expected to continue survey operations for 4-6 weeks.

Vineyard Wind is committed to communicating and working with the local fishermen in the region during all stages of development of the proposed offshore wind farm. Please contact the fisheries liaison if you are fishing or plan to fish in the survey area over the duration of the survey period. 

View the full Offshore Wind Mariners Update here. [hs-4550557.t.hubspotstarter-ic.net]

Please check in with the contact below for the latest information.

Crista Bank – Fisheries Liaison Vineyard Wind, cell phone: 508-525-0421

Thank you. 

ACTIVE MARINER UPDATES

NO. 22 – DATA COLLECTION BUOY REPLACEMENT

Please be advised that the Vineyard Wind Lighted Research Buoy (VWM-01) was deployed at the above coordinates on May 16, 2019 and is expected to remain on site through 2020. e VWM-01 buoy collects met-ocean data for the Vineyard Wind project. e buoy is located approximately 43 nm from the port of New Bedford and approximately 17nm off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. Fishermen and mariners are requested to note the buoy location and to maintain a safe distance during fishing and marine activities. e buoy is moored using open link chain, with a heavy chain anchor. READ MORE >> [hs-4550557.t.hubspotstarter-ic.net]