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22 Jan 2019 / Singapore

Cable laying works in the East Johor Strait

The working period for cable laying works in the East Johor Strait has been revised. The work will now be conducted from 24 January to 23 May.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.009 of 2019, the cable-laying operations will be carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays – off the entrance to 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 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.

Safety boats will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the working area.

Craft involved in the works will 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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