Mariners are advised that maintenance operations are due to be carried out by the vessel Gallows Point in the North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm, starting on the 12th August 2021. The operations will take approximately 17 days to complete (subject to weather and sea conditions).
A Notice to Mariners has been issued , which is summarised below and can be downloaded here.
Location of works
The maintenance operations will take place throughout all assets of the wind farm and will include sub sea ROV works.
Vessel details
Gallows Point is a 15m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) and coloured white over grey. The vessel details, including a link to its present location, are:-
- Gallows Point – Crew Transfer Vessel | Call sign 2BSR9
Mariners are requested to keep well clear and pass slowly, particularly when the craft is manoeuvring. A 500m exclusion zone has been requested around the vessel. Vessels are requested to gain permission from Gallows Point prior to access / approach if required within the 500m zone.
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 update.