South Fork Wind Farm (SFWF) - Case Study

The South Fork Wind Farm is a planned offshore wind farm located 30 miles east of Montauk that will consist of approximately 15 wind turbines and a subsea transmission system that will deliver energy to East Hampton, NY.  Marine survey activities are scheduled to begin in Summer 2017. Marine construction is planned to start 2021.

Briefings for Mariners are issued to the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the Fisheries Liaison, and posted here. The briefings include details of current survey activities at the project site, where we are working, information about the vessels being used, as well as future outlooks. The briefings are issued as needed.

Deepwater Wind will be performing survey operations along the cable route and project site. During those times, all mariners transiting or fishing in the survey area are requested to provide a wide berth to survey vessels as they will be limited in their ability to maneuver (VRAM) and towing gear out to 300 meters behind the vessel. Vessels in the vicinity of the survey vessel should operate in a manner that will not endanger the vessel or associated equipment.