Navigational Aids Survey

SURVEY WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL MAY 14, 2020

Access a PDF of the survey (with images) here

See below the survey for images referenced

In order to improve safety for mariners likely to interact with offshore wind development, the Joint Industry Task Force is asking for advice on navigational aids on structures within wind energy areas (WEAs). This survey pertains to on-the-water navigational aids only. We would like to gather feedback from the industry to ensure their needs for safety and operations are considered.

Background materials:
PDF version of the survey with example images can be found at: https://rodafisheries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/200227-RODA-NavAids-survey.pdf
BOEM’s Draft Guidelines on Lighting and Marking: https://www.boem.gov/sites/default/files/documents/renewable-energy/Lighting-and-Marking-Guidelines.pdf
USCG Aids to Navigation Manual: https://media.defense.gov/2017/Mar/29/2001724016/-1/-201/0/CIM_16500_7A.pdf
IALA Marking of Man-Made Offshore Structures https://www.ialaaism.org/product/marking-of-man-made-offshore-structures-o-139/

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Image 1: Block Island wind turbine with marking

Image 2: Example 12MW turbine specifications

Image 3: USCG Standard for Lighting and Marking of Turbines

Buoy Examples

NOAA Chart 13218

Light List, Vol I, Atlantic Coast, St. Croix River, ME to Shrewsbury River, NJ 2020 pg. 9