Description

Chapter 13: SHIPPING AND NAVIGATIONAL SAFETY

This chapter sets out the baseline conditions relevant to shipping activity and navigational safety within the Celtic Sea.

It identifies key shipping routes, vessel traffic patterns, and navigational features derived from Automatic Identification System (AIS) data and published maritime charts. Applicable regulations, guidance, and maritime safety frameworks are summarised to support assessment of potential navigational risks. The baseline provides the necessary context for evaluating interactions between FLOW developments and existing marine traffic.