The Covid 19 pandemic of 2020 has meant a big change in the way we have been able to operate. The period we were able to run did highlight a number of issues with the layout of the current boat. The requirement for social distancing looks like it will be with us for some time … Continue reading Important update on Services
Boat Trips are Back
On July 4th, 2020 the Government eased restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This allowed skippered charter boats and sightseeing boats to begin trading again with measures in place to limit the transmission of the virus. Rampion Offshore Windfarm Sightseeing On July 18th, 2020 we started to run boat trips again, with a sightseeing trip … Continue reading Boat Trips are Back
Coronavirus update – Operating Procedures v1
Effective Dates These measures will become effective from July 17th, 2020 when trips are due to start again or when all the measures are in place, whichever is the latter. The measures will remain in place until reviewed in lines with national guidance. Introduction The following measures have been introduced in addition to the standard … Continue reading Coronavirus update – Operating Procedures v1
Tourist boat operators remain closed
Defra issued new guidance regarding Covid 19 as it applies to charter boats on June 11th. In this it stated: "Tourist and trip boat operators must remain closed." "Operators should not allow skippered day boat hire or skippered day charter boat hire." It is very clear that we must remain closed for business at this … Continue reading Tourist boat operators remain closed
Coronovirus – Covid 19
The government have issued guidance to the gemeral public regarding the control of the spread of Coronovirus. Current Government guidance can be found here. Social Distancing The key advice relevant to the services offered by us is to "Avoid small gatherings in public spaces" and "If you meet others when you are outdoors ensure that … Continue reading Coronovirus – Covid 19
UK Electricity Dashboard
This electricity dashboard is live data from the national grid. It shows where our electricity is coming from at any time. On tours of the windfarm, you will learn about the Rampion windfarm project. This dashboard highlights how Rampion fits in the overall plan of future energy production. To visit the site click here The … Continue reading UK Electricity Dashboard
Information Booklet
Building the Rampion Offshore Windfarm A souvenir booklet is now available. This booklet is currently exclusively available to customers taking the trip to the windfarm aboard Defiance. Placing a tower The booklet summarises the detailed information given during the trip. It features over 60 photographs taken during the construction of the windfarm. The booklet contains … Continue reading Information Booklet
Building the Rampion Windfarm – New Book
A new book is now available to accompany the windfarm tours aboard Defiance. This is the first edition published in February 2019, just weeks after the official announcement of the completion of the windfarm. Cover of new book on building the Rampion Windfarm This new book is in full colour contains over 60 photgraphs taken … Continue reading Building the Rampion Windfarm – New Book
Rampion-Brighton Sea Swim
Background In January 2016 the construction of the Rampion offshore windfarm started. It took three years to construct and became fully operational at the beginning of 2019. The Rampion windfarm is the first on the South Coast and is situated about 7 miles off Brighton. Brighton has a strong tradition of sea swimming. So it … Continue reading Rampion-Brighton Sea Swim
Alternative Air Source – New Guidelines
In Europe divers should be aware that there have been changes to European Standard EN250. This Standard concerns the manufacture of underwater breathing apparatus. The changes concern how alternate air sources are used. As equipment manufactured under the requirements of the previous version of the standard will be around for many years, the implentation of … Continue reading Alternative Air Source – New Guidelines