Mariner Update

2023 GEOTECHNICAL SURVEY (522-10)

The GEOQUIP SAENTIS will be executing geotechnical surveys in the OCS-522 (Vineyard Northeast) Lease Area waters operations beginning on or around September 21st and continuing until October 5th. The F/V ENCOURAGER will be serving as a Scout Vessel.

DATE(S): On or around September 21st and continuing until October 5th

LOCATION(S): Table and Chart below
Large blue offshore drilling ship equipped with a crane, operating in calm waters under a cloudy sky.

GEOQUIP SAENTIS

Flag: Cyprus
Length: 264’
MMSI#: 210508000

Onboard Fisheries Liaison: Edwin Lee
Cell: 203-927-7113

blue fishing boat with equipment and registration number sailing on calm water

F/V ENCOURAGER

Flag: USA
Length: 53’
MMSI#: 338305627

Table displaying latitude and longitude coordinates alongside Loran C positions marked W and Y, with conversion note.

Nautical chart showing geotechnical site investigations, lease area boundaries, and unexploded depth charges in Vineyard area.

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