Resources

FRV Alba Na Mara 0722A

Cruise plan

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Alba Na Mara (74NM)
Cruise identifier0722A
Cruise period2022-05-23 — 2022-06-03
StatusCompleted
Port of departureUllapool, United Kingdom
Port of returnUnknown, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesObjectives

1. To undertake grab, underwater television (UTV) and RoxAnn surveys of sea deposit sites and assess the condition of the seabed, identify the predominant benthic epifauna species, and the distribution of man-made debris. Some of the deposit sites are added as contingency. The Deposit sites identified for survey are: Ullapool, Lochinver, Stornoway, Uig, Armadale, Eigg, Portnhaven (Islay), Port Ellen (subject to tide), Campbeltown, Stranraer, North Channel Scotland, Port Patrick, Drummore, Girvan Bay, Girvan 2, Ayr Bay, Ayr Bay B, Birch Point, Brodick, Rothesay, Clyde, Cloch Point. It is not anticipated that all sites will be surveyed. However, the list allows for contingencies based on weather conditions.
2. Sediment samples for Objectives 1 will be analysed for chemical and physical parameters.

Procedure

Equipment and scientific staff and will be transported to Ullapool to load the vessel and set-up selected survey equipment. Weather dependent, and in consultation with the skipper, Alba na Mara will depart port and proceed to the most proximal sea deposit site to start the work programme outlined in Objective 1. Each sea deposit site will be surveyed in turn, subject to weather forecast, moving through the sites listed above. Once sites listed have been surveyed, Alba na Mara will proceed to the unloading port to disembark equipment and staff. Port TBC.
Chief scientistMichael Bland (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise programmeFRV Alba Na Mara 0722A cruise programme 0722a.pdf  (0.02 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
Unknown
SpecificUllapool, Lochinver, Stornoway, Uig, Armadale, Eigg, Islay, Campbeltown, Stranraer, North Channel, Portpatrick, Drummore, Girvan Bay, Ayr Bay, Birch Point, Arran, Bute, Cloch Point