The R/V Shearwater will be conducting survey work for OffshoreMW in the BOEM Massachusetts Wind Energy Area beginning on September 23rd. The survey work will last approximately 30 days.
In September and October, a reconnaissance geophysical survey will take palce within a portion of the BOEM Massachusetts Wind Energy Area, Lease area OCS – A 501 (see chart.) This survey will gather data on seabed and subfloor conditions that will assist in identifying potential locations for future siting of offshore wind turbines. Details of subsequent phases of the survey will be determined and announced shortly. Please check in with either of the contacts below for the latest information.
COLLECTING DATA AND WORKING WITH THE LOCAL FISHERIES
This is the first step of data collection and assessment that OffshoreMW will undertake within the next several years in this area. Offshore MW is committed to communicating and working with local fishermen in the region across all fishery sectors and during all stages of development of the proposed offshore wind farm. Information gathered over the next few years will be used to design the wind farm.
In advance of and during the survey operations, we seek contact with fishermen who are or may be working in the survey area. Please contact either:
Rachel Pachter, Fishery Liaison for OffshoreMW – 508-680-6455 or [email protected].
Jim Kendall, Fishery Representative for New Bedford Seafood Consulting – 508-287-2010 or [email protected].