Dear All,
ATTACHED IS A NOTICE TO MARINERS ISSUED BY RWE CONCERNING BATHYMETRIC SURVEY OPERATIONS WITHIN THE ROBIN RIGG WIND FARM.
PLEASE READ THE NOTICE
This survey will be carried out by the 14m Catamaran Survey Vessel ‘VANISHING POINT’ following pre-determined transect lines while using highly sensitive Multi Beam Echo Sounding equipment.
All mariners please note that a wide berth, of at least 500 meters, is requested at all times whenever ‘VANISHING POINT’ is on site and passing vessels are requested to reduce speed if possible.
Surveying works are expected to commence on Tuesday 8th April 2025 and continue until May, dependent on weather and conditions.
‘VANISHING POINT’ (picture on page 2 of attached notice) can be contacted either directly via standard VHF operating frequencies (Ch16 & 12), or via the Robin Rigg Control Room on the number at the top of the attached NtM
PLEASE READ THE NOTICE
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Also attached for information is the ‘Kingfisher Flyer’ which gives all of the relevant information concerning the ROBIN RIGG WIND FARM.
Please note that the ‘Flyers’ are for provided for information purposes relating to the Wind Farm only and should not be used for navigation.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are unsure about any of the content of this notice or if you require any further information, also please pass this information to any of your colleagues who you think might be interested.
If you know of any fisherman who works the area and does not receive this information or anybody else who would benefit from this information please let me know.
Regards : Tom Watson
Tel……07903 173 624
https://www.thesyc.co.uk/images/SYC/Robin_Rigg/Chart-20-Robin-Rigg-23.pdf
https://www.thesyc.co.uk/images/SYC/Robin_Rigg/ROB-NTM-2025_03v1_Bathymetric_Survey.pdf