Marine Notice: Geotechnical Survey at Moneypoint Hub

28th January 2025

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The multicat Ocean Supporter is one of three vessels involved in these geotechnical survey works Credit: Atlantic Towage

The Department of Transport has been advised that Causeway Geotech Ltd will undertake a marine geotechnical survey for the Moneypoint Hub project in the Shannon Estuary in Co Clare.

The survey work is anticipated to run from this Wednesday 29 January to Wednesday 12 March, subject to weather and operational constraints.

The survey will be conducted by the Ocean Quest (callsign EI-GW-8), Ocean Supporter (callsign EITS6) and Causeway Giant 2 (barge).

All vessels will display appropriate lights and signals during works, which will be conducted during 12-hour operations.

The vessels will use VHF Channel 11, the working channel for Port of Shannon and Foynes within the estuary, and Channel 16, the general safety channel.

A map and coordinates of the survey area, as well as contact details, can be found in Marine Notice No 04 of 2025, attached below.

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Marine Notice No 04 of 2025 (76 Downloads)

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