SPRING TRAWL SURVEY 2026 (#117)

Offshore wind mariner update NO. 117

STATUS: Active

During the month of May, the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) is conducting fisheries trawl survey following the Northeast Area Monitoring Assessment Program (NEAMAP) protocols within the Vineyard Wind 1 Lease Area (501) and an adjacent control area (see chart). There will be 20 tows performed in lease area 501 and 20 tows in the adjacent control area.

Standing by on VHF channel 16

DATES(S): Expected start on May 19th 2026, for approximately 7 days.

LOCATION(S): Lease Area 501 and adjacent control area

VESSELS:

F/v heather lynn

Flag: USA
Length: 82”
MMSI #: 367119340

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VINEYARD WIND

Jeannot Smith, Marine Liaison, Cell: 904-613-0134 • Email: jsmith@vineyardwind.com

Travis Lowery, Fisheries Liaison, Cell: 508-728-4529 • Email: tlowery@vineyardwind.com

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