SEAPICKET BUOY GEAR RECOVERY (#123)

Offshore wind mariner update NO. 123

On or around August 25, the CAPT. JOSEPH E PEARCE will be conducting operations to recover gear and anchors associated with Vineyard Wind SeaPicket Buoys. The CAPT. JOSEPH E PEARCE will be using a Bedrock Ocean Explorer Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and an A-frame crane for the operations. The vessel will have restricted maneuverability during ROV and crane operations. Vessels in the area are requested to give a wide berth to the CAPT. JOSEPH E PEARCE and to operate in a manner as to not endanger the vessel or associated equipment. Passingarrangements can be made with vessel. Vessel will be standing by on VHF channel 16.

DATES(S): Beginning August 25 for approximately one week.

LOCATION(S): SP2 Anchor Location: Within ~0.5NM of: Lat: 41 ° 20’ 57.12”N| Long: 70 ° 56’ 48.48”W

VESSELS:

F/v heather lynn

Flag: USA
Length: 142”
MMSI #: 367479870

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For the latest information, please contact:
VINEYARD WIND

Michael Clayton, Project Manager, Cell: 484-868-3747 • Email: mclayton@vineyardwind.com

Jen Cullen, Fisheries Liaison, Cell: 508-648-4184 • Email: jcullen@vineyardwind.com

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