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

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

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

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