Notices to Mariners
Re-positioning of Tidal Test Site, Burra Sound
11 November 2009
Marine Services
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
MARINE SERVICES
NOTICE TO MARINERS
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No 25/2009 Update 2
Date 04/12/2009
Re-positioning of Tidal Test Site, Burra Sound
The existing Tidal Energy test site centred on position 58°55.42’ N 003°18.91’ W has been moved to the following new location in Burra Sound as follows: -
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wgs84 |
N
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W
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|
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deg
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minute
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deg
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minute
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East
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58
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54.910
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3
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18.297
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North
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58
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54.958
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3
|
18.379
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West
|
58
|
54.934
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3
|
18.432
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South
|
58
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54.886
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3
|
18.351
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Centre
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58
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54.922
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3
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18.365
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The grid is centred on position 58 54.992N and 003 18.365W
The corner positions are marked with large yellow plastic marker buoys of approx 1m diameter and 1m height.
The buoys have 2m approx masts with radar reflectors on top.
The northern most marker buoy has an orange flashing navigation light installed at the top of the mast
Captain Nigel Mills Director of Marine Services Harbour Authority Building Scapa Orkney