Mariners are advised that cable maintenance works are due to be carried out on the export cable from the Gwynt y Môr Offshore windfarm from the 17th June 2015 until further notice. A Notice to Mariners has been issued by Balfour Beatty in connection with these works. This notice can be downloaded here and is summarised below.
The vessel Ndurance is due to be carrying out cable maintenance works in an area centred on the location 53° 21.86’N 003° 35.8’W, which is to the south of the wind farm and between the North Hoyle and Rhyl Flats windfarms. Ndurance will be predominantly connected to a 6 leg anchor pattern and will be supported by the vessels Whalsa Lass and Marilyn M during this work.
Information about the vessel involved in this operation, including the call sign and a link to the vessel details on Marine Traffic is given below.
- Marilyn M: Tug | Call sign PCFM
- Ndurance: Cable Layer | Call sign 5BVH3
- Whalsa Lass: Tug | Call sign 2EZQ4
During operations the Ndurance will be restricted in the ability to manoeuvre. All vessel traffic is asked to keep a wide berth. All vessels can be contacted on 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.