Category Archives: AWJ Updates

Vilsund Blue – world’s first MSC Oyster Fisery

Danish shellfish producers Vilsund Blue have just become MSC certified as a source of sustainable oysters (European flat oysters, Ostrea edulis).  This is the first oyster fishery in the world to attain the MSC standard. We have been working with Vilsund … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Weekly Notice of Operations, 27th April 2012

This is a summary of the weekly notice of operations for the Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm issued on 27th April 2012 to harbour masters and sea users .  This notice describes recent operations, work planned for the next 7 days, and provides … Continue reading

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SeaGen Update: Current meter recovery

The submarine current meters located between Anglesey and the Skerries are due to be recovered from the sea between Monday 30th April and Wednesday 2nd May.  The recovery of these current meters will be dependent on the weather. The vessel Seekat … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr – vessel traffic routes

This is an update about the designated vessel traffic routes for the Gwynt y Môr windfarm.  The routes are shown on the map below. All vessels operating from the Cammel Laird site in the Mersey will access the site via … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm – Live AIS information available

To help you keep track of what is happening on the Gwynt y Môr windfarm site we have created a direct link to the international vessel Automatic Information System (AIS).  AIS provides information about vessel locations and movements all around … Continue reading

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Vilsund Blue – MSC Certified Rope-grown Mussels

Danish shellfish producers Vilsund Blue have just become MSC certified as a source of sustainable rope-grown mussels (Mytilus edulis). We have been working with Vilsund Blue and our colleagues at Intertek Moody Marine to assess this fishery since early in 2011.  Full details … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Weekly Notice of Operations, 20th April 2012

This is a summary of the weekly notice of operations for the Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm issued on 20th April 2012 to harbour masters and sea users .  This notice describes recent operations, work planned for the next 7 days, and … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Weekly Notice of Operations, 12th April 2012

This is a summary of the weekly notice of operations for the Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm issued on 12th April 2012 to harbour masters and sea users .  This notice describes recent operations, work planned for the next 7 days, … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Cable Mattress Laying Works

Work on the laying of the export cable rock mattress for the Gwynt y Môr wind farm is due to start on the 11th April 2012 and is due to be completed by 11th May, but may continue until 30th … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Start of Cable Survey Work

Survey work  on the export cable from the Gwynt y Môr Offshore Windfarm is due to start on the 6th April.  This work will be carried out by the MV Freja. MV Freja will be towing survey equipment.  All other … Continue reading

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