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FRV Alba Na Mara 1822A

Cruise plan

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Alba Na Mara (74NM)
Cruise identifier1822A
Cruise period2022-11-19 — 2022-11-25
StatusCompleted
Port of departureFraserburgh, United Kingdom
Port of returnLeith, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesObjectives

1. To retrieve 39 moorings at ECOMMAS, Seagreen and NNG marine mammal/noise monitoring locations (All with C-PODs or F-PODs cetacean click detectors; 19 with C-PODs/FPODs and sound recorders).
2. To deploy 11 moorings at ECOMMAS, Seagreen and NNG marine mammal/noise monitoring locations (All with C-PODs or F-PODs cetacean click detectors and sound recorders).

Vessel capability, weather conditions and water depth will dictate whether inshore deployment locations are operationally possible.

A daily programme of work will be agreed with the vessel master.

A Notice to Mariners has been issued for all mooring locations. Any updates or location changes will be issued if required.

Normal contacts will be maintained with the laboratory.
Chief scientistPaul Stainer (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise programmeFRV Alba Na Mara 1822A cruise programme 1822a.pdf  (0.16 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificEast of Scotland