Three unexploded devices were discovered in the Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm recently. They will soon be disposed of using controlled explosions. Further details are given in the Notice to Mariners here which is summarised below.
Disposal of UXO objects
RWE Innogy has been granted a licence to safely dispose of the UXO objects using controlled explosions. This work will be carried out by the multi-cat vessel Suffolk Spirit.
There is a 1000m safety exclusion zone in place from 0001h on Tuesday 18th March 2014 until further notice centred on the following position:-
Lat 53° 26.316′ N
Long 003° 37.537′ W
This location is illustrated in the notice to mariners which can be downloaded here.
The vessel Suffolk Spirit will monitor VHF Channel 16 at all times.
Please contact Jim Andrews, Fishery Liaison Officer by e-mail or phone (+44(0)7908-225865) if you have any queries or concerns about this notice.