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2023 GEOPHYSICAL & GEOTECHNICAL SURVEYS (544-2)

The R/V BROOKS MCCALL and R/V PROTEUS will be executing geophysical and geotechnical surveys in the waters between Lease Area OCS-544 (Vineyard Mid-Atlantic)  and the south shore of Long Island from Rockaway Beach to Fire Island, operations beginning April 15th and continuing through July 2023.

Operations will involve marine remote sensing with gear towed up to 200 feet behind the vessel and will be ongoing 24 hours a day. The CAPTAIN DAVE III will be serving as a Scout Vessel in the waters South of Long Island, NY.

All Vessels Standing by on VHF channel 13 & 16

DATES: BEGINNING APRIL 15 AND CONTINUING THROUGH JULY 2023

LOCATIONS: SOUTH OF LONG ISLAND FROM ROCKAWAY BEACH TO FIRE ISLAND, NY

Large blue ship docked at a harbor with cranes and buildings in the background under a cloudy sky.

R/V BROOKS MCCALL
Flag: USA
Length: 159’
MMSI: 338257000
Onboard Fisheries Liaison: Eric Hannan
Cell: 631-897-4973

Blue research vessel docked at sunset with equipment on deck and "Proteus" written on the side.

R/V PROTEUS
Flag: Vanuatu
Length: 162’
MMSI: 577207000
Onboard Fisheries Liaison: Bruce Bannick
Cell: 401-741-4342

white and blue passenger vessel named Capt. John and Son II cruising on calm waters with several people on board

CAPTAIN DAVE III
‍Flag: USA
Length: 89’
MMSI#: 36761093

Map showing survey activity area with Loran lines, vineyard Mid-Atlantic lease area, and other BOEM lease areas along the coast.

For the latest information, please contact:
Crista Bank, Fisheries Manager, Cell: 508-525-0421 • Email: cbank@vineyardoffshore.com
‍Jeannot Smith, Marine Liaison, Cell: 904-613-0134 • Email: jsmith@vineyardoffshore.com
‍Travis Lowery, Fisheries Liaison, Cell: 508-728-4529 • Email: tlowery@vineyardoffshore.com