Geophysical Survey Works for Lir Offshore Array From This Week

8th February 2022

Map showing the survey area for the Lir Offshore Array

Geophysical survey works as part of a scientific data-gathering exercise for the Lir Offshore Array are set to begin this week.

Survey company Ondine will be carrying out these works from Wednesday 9 February until the end of April, weather permitting, in the Irish Sea roughly offshore of South Louth, Meath and North Fingal.

A research vessel, DP1 Kommandor Iona (callsign GAAK) will be used to carry out the work on a 24/7 basis. The vessel will be towing geophysical equipment during operations and the vessel will be restricted in its ability to manoeuvre.

Coordinates and maps of the survey area are included in Marine Notice No 09 of 2022, which can be found attached below.

All other vessels operating within this area are requested to keep their distance and pass at minimum speed to reduce vessel wash. Radio transmissions will be conducted with other seafarers to notify them of the operations.

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