Gas, Oil, Observation, and Weather Platforms

This is the first FAD deployed in the US by government agencies. The #1 FAD consist of the following:  18' Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) Buoy. 10 ton Anchor. Weather Station attached. Here are some videos for the FADs from deployment to catching fish,

10 & 12 (23705) is a gas/oil platform built by Fieldwood Energy LLC and installed on 01/01/1989. 10 & 12 is considered a minor platform that stands in 45 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Barracuda, Bluefish, Cobia, Crevalle Jack, Flounder, King Mackerel, Pompano, Spani...

A (1054) is a gas/oil platform built by Fieldwood Energy Offshore LLC and installed on 11/01/2001. A is considered a minor platform that stands in 120 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different offshore species of fish. Primary targets include Amberjack, Bonita (Little Tunny), Blackfin Tuna, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, Gray...

A (258) is a gas/oil platform built by Dauphin Island Gathering Partners and installed on 11/18/1998. A is considered a major platform that stands in 348 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different offshore species of fish. Primary targets include Blackfin Tuna, Longtail Sea Bass, Warsaw Grouper, Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowedge Grouper, and...

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Chesapeake Light is an offshore lighthouse marking the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. Once considered for decommissioning, it remains active and supports atmospheric measurement sites for NASA and NOAA.  

A (23868) is a gas/oil platform built by W & T Offshore, Inc. and installed on 01/01/1991. A is considered a major platform that stands in 65 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Amberjack, Barracuda, Bonita (Little Tunny), Cobia, King Mackerel, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, G...

CB (24112) is a gas/oil platform built by W & T Offshore, Inc. and installed on 06/15/1992. CB is considered a minor platform that stands in 42 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Barracuda, Bluefish, Cobia, Crevalle Jack, Flounder, King Mackerel, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel,...

A-Alabaster (23893) is a gas/oil platform built by Cox Operating, L.L.C. and installed on 10/03/1991. A-Alabaster is considered a major platform that stands in 476 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different offshore species of fish. Primary targets include Blackfin Tuna, Longtail Sea Bass, Warsaw Grouper, Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowedge Gr...

A (10082) is a gas/oil platform built by Apache Corporation and installed on 01/01/1976. A is considered a major platform that stands in 54 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Barracuda, Bluefish, Cobia, Crevalle Jack, Flounder, King Mackerel, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, and...

The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) is an offshore wind energy project located about 43 km (27 mi) off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. The initial phase, a two-turbine, 12-MW pilot project constructed in 2020, is the second utility scale offshore wind farm operating in the United States (after Block Island Wind Farm). Dominion E...

AQ (23894) is a gas/oil platform built by Cox Operating, L.L.C. and installed on 12/05/1994. AQ is considered a minor platform that stands in 61 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Amberjack, Barracuda, Bonita (Little Tunny), Cobia, King Mackerel, Red Grouper, Red Snapper,...

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2(2924) (22442) is a gas/oil platform built by Apache Corporation and installed on 01/01/1981. 2(2924) is considered a minor platform that stands in 30 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Barracuda, Bluefish, Cobia, Crevalle Jack, Flounder, King Mackerel, Pompano, Spanish M...

B (1216) is a gas/oil platform built by Apache Corporation and installed on 02/11/2003. B is considered a minor platform that stands in 55 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Barracuda, Bluefish, Cobia, Crevalle Jack, Flounder, King Mackerel, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, and...

A (20491) is a gas/oil platform built by White Fleet Operating, LLC and installed on 01/01/1974. A is considered a major platform that stands in 90 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Amberjack, Barracuda, Bonita (Little Tunny), Cobia, King Mackerel, Red Grouper, Red Snapp...

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State GI 17S (2702) is a gas/oil platform built by Cox Operating, L.L.C. and installed on 01/01/2000. State GI 17S is considered a minor platform that stands in 45 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Barracuda, Bluefish, Cobia, Crevalle Jack, Flounder, King Mackerel, Pompan...

A -Kings Quay (2710) is a gas/oil platform built by Murphy Exploration & Production Company - USA and installed on 02/22/2022. A -Kings Quay is considered a major platform that stands in 3725 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different offshore species of fish. Anglers often catch Yellowfin Tuna, and many different species of Sharks. B...