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Discussion in 'Marinas & Waypoints' started by 993RSR, Jun 18, 2020.

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  1. 993RSR, Jun 18, 2020
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    NJ – DE – VA – Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Operations:
    Liquid Robotics (www.liquid-robotics.com) will conduct continuous autonomous, unmanned maritime vehicle operations from 23 March through 31 JULY 2020, within five miles of the line between the following two coordinates:
    40° 4' 37.0236" N, 66° 27' 28.6626" W (40.076950714504356, -66.45796175781251)
    36° 48' 29.2032" N, 73° 16' 29.9208" W (36.808112043432956, -73.27497835937501)

    Operations consist of scientific ocean data collection. Wave Gliders carry no fuel, lubricants, or hydrocarbons, are wave powered, remotely attended from our Wave Glider Operations Center (WGOC), moving at speeds of typically 1kt, and designed to give way or part if encountered by a vessel. They are surfboard size, black in color, with a contact plaque. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution. For up-to-date information, mariners can contact Liquid Robotics Operations Center at +1 408 636 4205, or by email at support@liquid-robotics.com. Charts: 12200 12300 (5th District LNM Week 12/2020)

    NC - VA - MD - DE - NJ – Offshore Wave Glider:
    ThayerMahan, Inc. autonomous, unmanned maritime vehicle (Wave Glider-WG) will be transiting from approximately 100 NM East of Port Canaveral, FL to about 100 NM East of Cape May, NJ. The transit will commence on or about 27 May, 2020 and is expected to terminate on or about 27 August, 2020. 24/7 operations consist of scientific ocean data collection. The Wave Glider carries no fuel, lubricants or hydrocarbons. It is wave powered and remotely attended from the ThayerMahan Operations Center, moving at speeds of about 1kt, and is designed to automatically give way if encountered by a vessel transmitting AIS. It is approximately 6.5’ x 2’ (surfboard size), copper in color, with a contact plaque and mast extending 3’ above the water surface. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution. For more details, contact the ThayerMahan Operations center at 860-969-3171. Charts:12200 12300 (5th District LNM Week 20/20)
  2. RER, Oct 8, 2020
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  3. NYCAP123, Oct 8, 2020
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    It's odd that the one sited by the OP was publicized, but that may be because it was cruising in such well traveled waters and likely to be spotted and questioned. However there seem to be a bunch of these floating around. Interesting where it and another washed up relative to a nuclear sub base, As nobody wants to claim ownership my guess is it would be a spy, not scientific research.
  4. chesapeake46, Oct 10, 2020
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    It'd be funny if it were some kids popular mechanics DIY toy kit. Although I doubt that a great deal.
  5. NYCAP123, Oct 10, 2020
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    When I was a kid we put notes in bottles and sailed paper boats. Today kids are more affluent. Never know.