5. Location of Working Ports

5.1. Construction Ports

[Details of each port and their involvement in the delivery/transport/storage of construction parts and their role throughout the construction phase to be added here post-consent].

[Details of the port expected to be used during the operation and maintenance phase to be added here post-consent].

In addition to the ports listed above, other ports may be used during the construction and operation and maintenance phases, with these likely to be local to the Array and located [details on port locations to be added here post-consent]. Information regarding any other ports used will, if necessary, be promulgated via methods outlined in section 4.
[Details of any mentioned ports used in the facilitation of crew transfer vessels (CTVs), guard vessels, other small vessels etc. throughout the project to be added here post-consent].

This section outlines the types and specifications of vessels to be utilised during the construction phase (section 7.1) and operation and maintenance phase (section 7.2). Where the vessels to be used are known specific specifications are presented; otherwise, indicative vessel specifications are presented. Where indicative vessel specifications are presented, these may vary depending on market availability. [Specific condition requirements to be included here post-consent if required].

Vessel crews will be required to meet recognised standards and comply with the international maritime rules (as adopted by the relevant flag state) and regulations for their class and area of operation. The Applicant will conduct independent vessel audits on construction vessels as necessary to check that they meet these standards and are appropriate for the purpose of their desired role(s).
Vessel crews must meet the requirements for the size, type, and are of operation in line with Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping as set out by the IMO, and any site-specific requirements implemented by the Applicant above the minimum standards outlined above.
All vessels involved in the construction of the Array will be lit in accordance with the requirements of COLREGs (IMO, 1972/77). All construction vessels will be equipped with AIS receivers and transmitters.
The Applicant will require all construction vessels to comply with the procedures set out in this document and any other relevant plan.

The following subsections present examples of the vessel types that will be used during the construction works, specifically relating to:

anchoring and mooring installation;
OSP topsides and fixed jacket foundation installation and commissioning;
inter-array and interconnector cable installation, including cable burial and/or protection;
floating wind turbine and floating foundation installation and commissioning; and
additional construction support.

The anchors and mooring lines will be installed by a [Vessel Type/ Name]. The [Vessel Type/ Name] will collect the anchors and mooring lines from [port to be added post-consent].
Key details of an indicative [Vessel Type/ Name] are presented in Table 6.1 Open ▸ .

The OSP topsides and fixed jacket foundations will be installed by a [Vessel Type/ Name]. The [Vessel Type/ Name] will collect the OSP topsides and foundations from [port to be added post-consent] or they will be delivered directly to the Array from the point of fabrication.
Key details of an indicative [Vessel Type/ Name] are presented in Table 6.1 Open ▸ .

The inter-array and interconnector cables will be installed by a [Vessel Type/ Name]. The [Vessel Type/ Name] will collect the inter-array and interconnector cables from [port to be added post-consent].
Key details of an indicative [Vessel Type/ Name] are presented in Table 6.3 Open ▸ .

The floating wind turbines will be installed by a [Vessel Type/ Name]. Integrated floating wind turbine and foundation structures will be towed to the Array from [port to be added post-consent] for installation and commissioning.
Key details of an indicative [Vessel Type/ Name] are presented in Table 6.4 Open ▸ .

Additional construction support will be provided by a [Vessel Type/ Name]. The [Vessel Type/ Name] will operate from [port to be added post-consent].
Key details of an indicative [Vessel Type/ Name] are presented in Table 6.5 Open ▸ .

CTVs will be used during the construction phase to aid the transfer of equipment and personnel between shore and the offshore works. Support will be provided to a number of activities including OSP topside and jacket foundation installation and commissioning, inter-array and interconnector cable installation, cable burial and protection and floating wind turbine and floating foundation installation and commissioning. Key details of an example CTV, the [Vessel Type/ Name], are provided in Table 6.6 Open ▸ .

Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) will be used during the construction phase to aid the transfer of equipment and personnel between shore and the offshore works. Support will be provided to a number of activities including OSP topside and jacket foundation installation and commissioning, inter-array and interconnector cable installation, cable burial and protection and floating wind turbine and floating foundation installation and commissioning. Key details of an example SOV, the [Vessel Type/ Name], are provided in Table 6.7 Open ▸ .