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GEOPHYSICAL AND GEOTECHNICAL SURVEYS (522-2)

The GO PURSUIT and GO EXPLORER will be executing geophysical survey operations beginning March 18, 2022 and continuing through January 2023. Operations will involve marine remote sensing with gear towed up to 600 feet behind the vessel and will be ongoing 24 hours a day.The R/V BROOKS MCCALL will be executing geotechnical and geophysical sampling in potential CT cable routes. Beginning in late October 2022 and continuing through January 2023.The F/V ENCOURAGER will be serving as a Scout Vessel in the inshore waters of Massachusetts and the F/V JEANETTE T will be serving as a Scout Vessel in the inshore waters of Connecticut. The F/V PROVIDER will be serving as a Scout Vessel in the waters South of Long Island, NY.

DATES: MARCH 18, 2022, THROUGH JANUARY 2023. LOCATIONS: SEE HIGHLIGHTED REGION ON THE CHART BELOW.

green and white marine vessel on calm water with industrial port and clear blue sky in background

GO EXPLORER
Flag: USAMMSI
#: 368230820
Onboard Fisheries Liaison: Tom Donovan
Phone: 401-935-1644

Blue research vessel docked at a port with cranes in the background under a cloudy sky.

R/V BROOKS MCCALL
Flag: USAMMSI
#: 338257000
Onboard Fisheries Liaison: Eric Hannan
Phone: 631-897-4973

Boat named Janette II navigating through choppy waters under a cloudy sky.

F/V JEANETTE T
Flag: USA
MMSI #: 368178890
Captain: Mike Theiler
Phone: 860-235-5117

blue fishing boat named Encourager sailing on calm water seen from above

F/V Encourager
Flag: USA
MMSI #: 338305627
Captain: Jarrett Drake
Phone: 508-789-9809

Map showing Lobster Management Areas and vessel survey operations around Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts coastlines.

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