Number: 031/23. Date: 14th of December 2023
Survey works off Straight Point
Notice is hereby given that Gallifordtry on behalf of South West Water will be commencing a
Horizontal Directional Drill HDD to install a new long sea outfall between Sandy Bay Car Park within
Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, under Straight Point and a further 300 metres out to sea.
All Mariners are advised that the Survey Vessel, Nearshore Explorer will be undertaking MBES Survey
operations ongoing throughout December 2023.
The works will comprise of non-invasive multibeam echosounder surveys (MBES), crew transfer and
diving operations. The marine activities are expected to commence on or around 19th December 2023
and will be completed by the 30th December 2023.
The Nearshore Explorer shall be travelling daily to the works site from Exmouth Harbour.
The Survey zone for the works is identified in Table 1
Table 1: Survey Locations
Table 2: Schedule of Activities:
START DATE OF ACTIVITY: On or around 19th December 2023
TIMES OF OPERATION: 24 Hours per day when required
END DATE OF ACTIVITY 30th December 2023
The exact start and finish dates will be dependent on the prevailing weather conditions and
work progress.
Mariners are requested to remain where possible 500m from vessels and equipment. Fishing
vessels are requested to pass at a safe speed and distance and remain outside of the survey
area identified. During these works the Nearshore Explorer will have restricted
manoeuvrability during the works (MBES). All vessels can be contacted on VHF 16 for further
information as required reference proximity / nearby operations etc.
Vessel Details: Nearshore Explorer-Catermaran Length 7.4 Beam 2.4 Draft 0.5m Gross
Tonnage 0.82T
Call sign MDNG8 MMSI: 232016908 Telephone Contact Number: +44 (0) 7425 623 377 Email
address: info@nearshoresurvey.co.uk
In the event of an emergency, please contact:
Stevan Foster – Operations Manager, Nearshore Surveys Ltd on behalf of ABCO Divers Limited,
McCormack Drilling & Galliford Try
Tel: +44 (0) 7425 623 377 Email: stevanfoster@nearshoresurvey.co.uk