035e8fdf-9814-44d9-95e3-07148d84a8ff English series series 2026-02-05T11:14:45 MEDIN 3.1.2 economy Industrial activity SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2023-12-12 revision Research The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Phases 2012-05-15 revision Research and Development Activity The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Areas 2012-05-15 revision Land use GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2009-07-31 revision 1 SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2020-05-21 revision unknown 2023-01-01T00:00:00 2023-12-31T00:00:00 -10.7 3.4 47.43 56.6 TCE-3870 Marine Data Exchange 2023, ECOWind, Offshore Wind Evidence and Change Programme (OWEC), Access to Offshore Windfarm Sites for Research - Best Practice Guidelines Access to Offshore Windfarm Sites for Research - Best Practice Guidelines 2023-09-26T00:00:00 creation 2023-09-29T16:00:24 publication 2023-09-26T00:00:00 revision English ECOWind has led the co-development of best practice guidelines with experts from government, academia, and industry, to help researchers and offshore wind farm developers collaborate effectively when access to offshore wind farms is requested for research purposes. Evidence from research has the potential to help mitigate environmental impacts and support strategic decision-making on a large scale. This multidisciplinary approach fosters innovation, improves industry performance, and paves the way for efficiently meeting national targets. The primary goal of these guidelines is to foster a positive and productive environment for both industry and researchers, while also encouraging innovation, knowledge sharing, and long-term progress in the offshore wind sector. Adherence to these best practices enables the establishment of effective communication channels, mutual understanding, and safety considerations for accessing offshore wind farms for research. Once published, there will be no limitations on public access. Data must be used in accordance with the Marine Data Exchanges Terms of Use which can be found on the website. otherRestrictions Once published, there will be no constraints on access and use. Data must be used in accordance with the Marine Data Exchanges Terms of Use which can be found on the website. otherRestrictions The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk custodian ECOWind champions@ecowind.uk originator The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk distributor The Crown Estate enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk owner notPlanned Documents https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk/details/TCE-3870/summary A link to the web service or dataset. https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk A link to the general host site. Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services 2010-12-08T00:00:00 publication Conformity with the Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 was either not relevant to this dataset or not a requirement of the Marine Data Exchange for the creation and submission of this dataset ; therefore, conformity has not been assessed and cannot be declared True series These guidelines have been developed to assist researchers and offshore wind farm developers in effective collaboration where access to offshore wind farms (OWFs) is required for research purposes. They emphasise effective stakeholder communication, illustrated through successful case studies. The primary objective of these guidelines is to create a positive and productive environment for both industry and researchers, promoting innovation, knowledge sharing, and sustainable progress within the offshore wind sector. Adherence to these best practices enables the establishment of effective communication channels, mutual understanding, and safety considerations for accessing OWFs for research. While not legally binding, these guidelines serve as a framework to promote agreed ways of working to establish trust and long-term collaboration between parties. It's important to note that each project may have unique requirements, and the guidelines may be updated over time to stay relevant and effective in line with advancements in research and the evolving industry. For the latest version please refer to the ECOWind website1 The Crown Estate Marine Data Advisor +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk pointOfContact EPSG Geodetic Parameter Registry 2022-11-29 revision WGS 84