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01 Aug 2017 / Singapore

Construction of breakwater off ferry terminal

Work is underway until 23 January 2018 on the construction of a breakwater off Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.103 of 2017, the works are being carried out 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 18.673'N / 103 deg. 59.178'E (TOA-TM-1 FI. Y 2s)
2) 01 deg. 18.690'N / 103 deg. 59.297'E (TOA-TM-2 FI. Y 2s)
3) 01 deg. 18.725'N / 103 deg. 59.410'E (TOA-TM-3 FI. Y 2s)
4) 01 deg. 18.674'N / 103 deg. 59.425'E (TOA-TM-4 FI. Y 2s)
5) 01 deg. 18.616'N / 103 deg. 59.236'E
6) 01 deg. 18.625'N / 103 deg. 59.192'E

The construction of a breakwater involves piling and concrete structural work. The safety boats will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft of the work.

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 of the working area;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and to navigate with caution;
d) Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 12 (East Control); and
e) Communicate with East Control on VHF Channel 12 for assistance, if required.

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

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