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Cable Survey Skye - Harris 20/6/2026 - 20/7/2026

XOCEAN is planning to collect geophysical data using remotely piloted Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) along the cable route between Ardmore on Skye and Flodabay, Harris.

Operations will commence on 20th June 2026. It is expected that the survey activities shall run for approximately 30 days, subject to weather. 

Seafarers are asked to provide a clearance of >500m from the USVs at all times when they are in operation.

The USVs are expected to operate out of Uig. A mix of USVs with both hull mounted survey sensors (Multibeam Echosounders & Sub-Bottom Profilers) and also towed sensors (SideScan Sonar & Magnetometer) through the water in proximity of the seabed will be used. A crewed Support Vessel will  support the USVs with departures and arrivals from Uig. 

The USVs areequipped with AIS, VHF, Navigation Lights & Sound Signals and Active Radar Reflector.

Further information in the Notice to Mariners.