Category Archives: AWJ Updates

Gwynt y Môr Project Update – May 2012

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Jim Andrews

RWE npower Renewables have published a project update for the Gwynt y Môr windfarm project.  The update is available here. In summary, construction work on the project is just about to get underway.  The first of the “jacket” foundation structures … Continue reading →

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Weekly Notice of Operations, 4th May 2012

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jim Andrews

This is a summary of the weekly notice of operations for the Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm issued on 4th May 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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Vilsund Blue – world’s first MSC Oyster Fisery

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Jim Andrews

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

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jim Andrews

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

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jim Andrews

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

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jim Andrews

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

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Jim Andrews

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

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jim Andrews

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

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jim Andrews

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

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Jim Andrews

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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