IFA2 - SURVEY OPERATION

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 73/23

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the King’s Harbour Master Portsmouth that as part of the IFA2 Interconnector Project, Assurance Survey works are to take place in the Central Solent by A-2-Sea Solutions Ltd on behalf of the National Grid between 10 - 20 July 2023 (during daylight hours only).

2. The areas to be surveyed are highlighted in the chartlet below with the work being undertaken by the vessel “WHITE RIBBON” (LOA 7.9m). The Vessel will be working along a 50m survey corridor along a nearshore section of the cable route. Equipment will be towed astern from the vessel as required.

SURVEY CORRIDOR

WHITE RIBBON

3. The vessel will have restricted manoeuvrability while undertaking underwater operations. Vessels are requested to pass at a safe speed and distance and fishing vessels are advised to remain a safe distance (approximately 500m) from the works areas identified. The vessel will monitor VHF Channels 11, 12 & 16 as necessary.

4. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 25 July 2023

Monday 03 Jul 2023

N J RANDALL
King's Harbour Master

Owners, Agents, Charterers, Marinas, Yacht Clubs and Recreational Sailing Organisations should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft.