Mariner Update

SPRING DROP CAMERA SURVEY 2024 (522-13)

May 3, 2024

F/V HORIZON, a scalloper from New Bedford working with the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST), will be performing drop camera surveys starting on May 3rd and operating for approximately 2 days. They will be operating throughout Lease Area OCS-A 0522.

DATES: Starting May 3 for approximately 2 days

LOCATION(S): OCS-522 Lease Area

Fishing trawler named Horizon navigating calm ocean waters with a clear blue sky in the background.

F/V HORIZON
Flag: USA
Length: 85’
MMSI: 367371250
Standing by on VHF channel 160

Nautical chart showing SMAST Drop Cam location, Vineyard Northeast Lease Area, and annotations about unexpected depth charges.

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