Mariner Update

2024 GEOTECHNICAL SURVEY (544-3)

DESCRIPTION: The Research Vessel GEOQUIP SPEER will be conducting Geotechnical Operations in Lease Area OCS-A 0544 (Excelsior Wind) waters with operations beginning May 19, 2024, and continuing through July 2025, weather permitting. Geotechnical operations will consist of multiple core samples being collected throughout the lease area. The vessel will have restricted mobility and remain stationary during survey operations. No sonar is being used and no equipment is being towed during this campaign. The CAPTAINDAVE III will be serving as a Scout Vessel.

DATES: Beginning May 19, 2024, and continuing through July 2025

LOCATION(S): OCS-544 Lease Area

Blue and white offshore supply ship docked on a cloudy day with a red hull section visible near the rear.

GEOQUIP SPEER
Flag:
Cyprus
Length: 276′ 
MMSI: 212326000
Onboard Fisheries Liaison: Eric Hannan

Fishing boat on calm water with passengers on deck, named CAPT. DAVE II.

CAPTAIN DAVE III
Flag: USA
Length: 89′
MMSI: 367610930

Nautical chart showing survey operations area with coordinates, lease areas, and marked routes in the North Atlantic Ocean.

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