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    Notice to Mariners -SHELL FLATS MET MAST -update 12.03.2018

    Notice to Mariners -SHELL FLATS MET MAST -update 12.03.2018
    20th Feb 2018 Captain Barnacle
    In Homepage, RCC, Sailing [NTM]

    UP-DATE TO REMOVAL OF MET MASTS

    SHELL FLATS

     

    Attached is the NtM first issued on Monday 5th February by ORSTED (formerly DONG ENERGY) concerning the removal of the two Met Masts which are situated on the SHELL FLATS BANK.

     

    The trellis, or upper works, on both masts have now been removed but the pile foundations are still in place, temporary navigation lights have been installed and are working on both structures.

     

    The self-propelled offshore construction jack up vessel ‘WIND’ is on site and will transit between both Met Mast positions as required and as already advertised this work is expected to last for approx. 28days, depending on weather and conditions.

     

    Picture and details of ‘WIND’ are on the attached NtM.

     

    The two METEROLOGICAL MASTS are situated at the following positions:

     

    No. 1, 80m mast                                                   Lat 53°     52’ 423                 Long 003°     12’ 133

     

    No. 2, 50m mast                                                   Lat 53°     51’ 600                 Long 003°     17’ 663

     

    Also attached with this notice is a picture of both masts as well as a small chartlet showing their location on the Shell Flats Bank.

     

    Please note that the chartlet is provided for information purposes only and should not be used for navigation.

     

    Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are unsure about any of the above, or the attached, or if you require any further information, also please pass this information to any of your colleagues who you think might be interested.

     

    If you know of any fisherman who works the area and does not receive this information or anybody else who would benefit from this information please let me know.

     

    Regards :  Tom Watson

    Tel………. Mobile 07903 173 624

                      Home 01253 875565

    SHELL FLATS METEROLOGICAL MASTS – REMOVAL – FURTHER UPDATE ARRIVAL OF JACK-UP VESSEL ‘WIND

    Dear All,

    UP-DATE TO REMOVAL OF MET MASTS

    SHELL FLATS

     

    Attached is the up-date to the NtM first issued on Monday 5th February by ORSTED (formerly DONG ENERGY) concerning the removal of the two Met Masts which are situated on the SHELL FLATS BANK.

     

    This work will be undertaken by the self-propelled offshore construction jack up vessel ‘WIND’ and is now scheduled to start on or around Thursday 8th March and as already advertised is expected to last for approx. 28days, depending on weather and conditions.

     

    ‘WIND’ is currently on passage, off Padstow, and can be expected to arrive on site late tomorrow/early Thursday, picture and details of ‘WIND’ are on the attached NtM.

     

    The two METEROLOGICAL MASTS are situated at the following positions:

    No. 1, 80m mast                                                   Lat 53°     52’ 423                 Long 003°     12’ 133

    No. 2, 50m mast                                                   Lat 53°     51’ 600                 Long 003°     17’ 663

     

    Also attached with this notice is a picture of both masts as well as a small chartlet showing their location on the Shell Flats Bank.

    Please note that the chartlet is provided for information purposes only and should not be used for navigation.

    Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are unsure about any of the above, or the attached, or if you require any further information, also please pass this information to any of your colleagues who you think might be interested.

    If you know of any fisherman who works the area and does not receive this information or anybody else who would benefit from this information please let me know.

    Regards :  Tom Watson

    Tel………. Mobile 07903 173 624

                      Home 01253 875565

    Dear All,

    UP-DATE TO REMOVAL OF MET MASTS

     

    Attached is an up-date to the NtM first issued on Monday 5th February by ORSTED (formerly DONG ENERGY) concerning the removal of the two Met Masts which are situated on the SHELL FLATS BANK.

     

    This Ntm has been further up-dated and work is now scheduled to start on or around Monday 26th February and as already advertised is expected to last for approx. 28days, depending on weather and conditions.

     

    It will be undertaken by the self-propelled offshore construction jack up vessel ‘WIND’, currently in the English Channel on passage to site. Picture and details of ‘WIND’ are on the attached NtM.

     

    The two METEROLOGICAL MASTS are situated at the following positions:

     

    No. 1, 80m mast                                                   Lat 53°     52’ 423                 Long 003°     12’ 133

     

    No. 2, 50m mast                                                   Lat 53°     51’ 600                 Long 003°     17’ 663

     

    Also attached with this notice is a picture of both masts as well as a small chartlet showing their location on the Shell Flats Bank.

     

    Please note that the chartlet is provided for information purposes only and should not be used for navigation.

     

    Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are unsure about any of the above, or the attached, or if you require any further information, also please pass this information to any of your colleagues who you think might be interested.

     

    If you know of any fisherman who works the area and does not receive this information or anybody else who would benefit from this information please let me know.

     

    Regards :  Tom Watson

    Tel………. Mobile 07903 173 624

                      Home 01253 875565