Author Archives: Jim Andrews

SeaGen Update: Current Meter Deployment

Submarine equipment is due to be installed at five locations between Anglesey and the Skerries as part of the SeaGen project.  This notice provides some information about the timing and location of activities. Stainless steel frames containing scientific equipment will … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm: Update on scour protection work

The vessel “Tideway Rollingstone” is now working on the Gwynt y Môr site, and the scope of the work on this campaign has been extended.  It will now last until mid-April.  I attach a notice concerning these operations (here).  I … Continue reading

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MSC Surveillance Audit: Isle of Man Queen Scallop Trawl Fishery

The annual Surveillance Audit for the Isle of Man Queen Scallop Trawl Fishery has just been announced on the MSC website (here). We will be carrying out this audit in partnership with Intertek Moody Marine on the 16th-17th May 2012 on the … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Update – Survey Operations

Survey work is due to commence on the export cable route for the Gwynt y Môr Offshore windfarm. This work will be carried out by the survey vessel Freja, and is due to start on the 24th March for 10 … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm: Location of Scour Protection Works

Further to last week’s e-mail, we now enclose a map showing the precise location of the scour protection work that is due to take place on the Gwynt y Môr windfarm shortly. The Tideway Rollingstone is not on site yet, … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm: Revised Notice to Mariners

A revised notice to mariners about upcoming work on the Gwynt y Môr wind farm has been issued (here). The vessel Tideway Rollingstone will be installing scour protection stones at 14 locations within the Gwynt y Môr wind farm area.  … Continue reading

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SeaGen Update: Current Meter Deployment

Stainless steel frames containing scientific equipment will be deployed at five locations between Anglesey and the Skerries over the next few days (from today, 28th February to Sunday 4th March). The vessel Seekat C will be installing these frames, and … Continue reading

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WHVDC: Planning and Marine Licence Applications Update

Since submission of planning and marine licence applications in September and October 2011 National Grid and SP Transmission’s proposals for the Western HVDC Link have been widely consulted upon and substantial progress made. Hunterston Converter Station and Substation The application … Continue reading

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Western HVDC Link – Contract Award

National Grid and ScottishPower Transmission award £1bn contract for first ever sub sea electricity link between Scotland and England. The sub sea link will be a vital reinforcement – bringing renewable energy from Scotland to the south and helping to … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Construction Activities

A leaflet describing proposed construction activities for the Gwynt y Môr wind farm has been published today. The leaflet shows the location of the 160 turbines, 2 substations and the export cables for this windfarm.  It also outlines the construction … Continue reading

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