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Be advised the Survey Vessel TIME and TIDE is, and will be performing geophysical survey operations in State and Federal waters along potential export cable corridors from early May to early July. The activity will involve towed survey equipment and the vessel will be restricted in her maneuverability.
US Flagged Survey Vessel “Time and Tide” will be performing Survey operations from near shore State Waters out to Federal Waters. At all times the vessel will be monitoring VHF channels 16/13.
FLO will be on the lookout for fixed fishing gear and real time communications with fisherman.
PSO’s (Protected Species Observers) will also be on the lookout for Whales, turtles, and other protected species.
In the interest of timely, professional and accurate communications, the vessel will have a Fisheries Liaison Officer (FLO) onboard at all times.
Fisheries Liaison Officer (FLO) Alex Rainone will be onboard the vessel to identify fixed fishing gear and serve as point of contact for communication while the vessel is working. Alex grew up working on the back deck of his dad’s gill-net boat boat in Barnegat Light, NJ and is a 2nd generation fisherman.
Alex can be contacted directly on cell (when in service) at 609-756-6566
Protected Species Observers (PSOs) are also onboard the survey vessel.
The Team will provide fisheries briefings as appropriate to survey vessel crew and continue communications with the fishing community to help avoid and/or minimize the potential for interactions with fishing operations and/or gear.
Scout vessels will be deployed as necessary. Survey and scout vessels can be hailed directly via VHF (CH 16) or by contacting the fisheries team.
Mariners transiting or fishing in the survey area are requested to give a safe passing zone of ½ mile or more if possible.
When working the Survey vessel is restricted in her maneuverability. We thank everyone in advance for professional and courteous marine operations.