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29 May 2019 / Singapore

Cable laying in East Johor Strait

The working period for cable laying work in the East Johor Strait has been extended. The work is now being carried out from today (29 May) until to 28 November.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Marine Notice No.048 of 2019, the work is being conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - in the vicinity of the entrance of Sungei Sembawang, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 28·585'N / 103 deg. 48·148'E
2) 01 deg. 28·696'N / 103 deg. 48·662'E
3) 01 deg. 28·208'N / 103 deg. 48·573'E
4) 01 deg. 28·141'N / 103 deg. 48·182'E

The works will involve soil investigation, dredging and cable laying works. The cable laying works will be carried out by a Cable Laying Barge (CLB). The CLB will be moored on pre-installed anchor points within the working area. Denman Shoal Buoy and Senoko “A” Buoy will be temporary removed during the working period.

A safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the working area.

Craft involved in the works exhibit the appropriate local and international day and night signals.

When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to:
a) Keep well clear and not to enter the working area;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and navigate with caution;
d) Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 21 (Sembawang Control);
and
e) Communicate with Sembawang Control on VHF Channel 21 for assistance, if required.

For information about operations in Singapore contact GAC Singapore at [email protected]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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