ENI Ireland BV Plans to Conduct 2D Seismic Survey in Atlantic Waters

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been advised that ENI Ireland BV plans to conduct a 2D seismic survey in the Atlantic waters of the Irish Designated Continental Shelf.

The planned start of the survey is mid-April 2013 and, if weather permits, will continue until mid-October 2013.

The seismic acquisition will be carried out by the seismic vessel “M/V BGP EXPLORER”, which will be accompanied at all times by guard vessel “M/V ALK EXPLORER”. In addition, “M/V DE VROUW MARIE” will act as a supply vessel, for the re-supply of materials and supplies.

The proposed survey consists of 18,000 km of a full fold 2D seismic survey in offshore waters beyond the 12 nautical mile limit, and extends into international (high seas) waters.

The survey vessel “M/V BGP EXPLORER” will tow a single solid 10km streamer. The vessel will travel at 4–5 knots and the streamer will be located approximately 10 metres below the surface.

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Press Release , April 05, 2013