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Seabed survey by Drones, Dunstaffnage to Duart, Mull 13/8/2026 - 13/9/2026

XOCEAN is planning the collection of geophysical data using remotely piloted Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) along a proposed cable route corridor from the Scottish Mainland near Dunstaffnage to Duart Bay, Isle of Mull. The USVs are expected to operate out of Oban. A crewed Support Vessel will support the USVs.

Operations are expected to commence around 13 August 2026. It is expected that the survey activities shall be completed within 30 days (subject to weather).

Further details in the Notice to Mariners.