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31 Mar 2017 / Singapore

Caisson towing operations at Tuas Reclamation Area

The working period has been extended for caisson towing operations in the Tuas Reclamation Area. The works will now be carried out from 31 March to 27 September.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.49 of 2017 dated 31 March 2017, the towing operations will be carried out 0700-1800 hours daily, including Sundays & Public Holidays, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 13.726'N / 103 deg. 37.580'E
2) 01 deg. 13.781'N / 103 deg. 37.674'E
3) 01 deg. 14.141'N / 103 deg. 38.566'E
4) 01 deg. 14.145'N / 103 deg. 38.581'E
5) 01 deg. 14.147'N / 103 deg. 38.596'E
6) 01 deg. 14.147'N / 103 deg. 39.117'E
7) 01 deg. 14.319'N / 103 deg. 39.301'E
8) 01 deg. 14.319'N / 103 deg. 39.277'E
9) 01 deg. 15.044'N / 103 deg. 39.050'E
10) 01 deg. 15.398'N / 103 deg. 38.880'E
11) 01 deg. 15.442'N / 103 deg. 38.840'E
12) 01 deg. 15.459'N / 103 deg. 38.783'E
13) 01 deg. 15.415'N / 103 deg. 38.709'E
14) 01 deg. 15.415'N / 103 deg. 37.932'E
15) 01 deg. 15.357'N / 103 deg. 37.963'E
16) 01 deg. 15.334'N / 103 deg. 38.024'E
17) 01 deg. 15.334'N / 103 deg. 38.762'E
18) 01 deg. 14.986'N / 103 deg. 38.930'E
19) 01 deg. 14.502'N / 103 deg. 39.161'E
20) 01 deg. 14.377'N / 103 deg. 39.179'E
21) 01 deg. 14.282'N / 103 deg. 39.095'E
22) 01 deg. 14.282'N / 103 deg. 38.596'E
23) 01 deg. 14.278'N / 103 deg. 38.555'E
24) 01 deg. 14.268'N / 103 deg. 38.519'E
25) 01 deg. 13.905'N / 103 deg. 37.617'E
26) 01 deg. 13.853'N / 103 deg. 37.519'E

Caisson towing operations will be assisted by tugs, between Tuas View East Caisson Fabrication Yard and F1/F2 reclamation area.

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

When caisson towing operations is in progress, mariners are reminded to:
a) Keep well clear and not to impede the passage of the tow;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and to navigate with caution;
d) Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 22 (Jurong Control);
and
e) Communicate with Jurong Control on VHF Channel 22 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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