23 Dec 2016 / Singapore

Construction of floating pontoons & gangways

From 22 December 2016 to 20 June 2017, construction of floating pontoons and gangways is being carried out off Pulau Brani.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.143 of 2016, the works are being conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - off Pulau Brani, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

WORKING AREA A
1) 01 deg. 15.361'N / 103 deg. 50.331'E
2) 01 deg. 15.409'N / 103 deg. 50.427'E
3) 01 deg. 15.380'N / 103 deg. 50.442'E
4) 01 deg. 15.332'N / 103 deg. 50.345'E

The construction and installation of floating pontoons and gangways involves piling and concrete structural work. A safety boat 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 18 (Keppel Control);
and
e) Communicate with Keppel Control on VHF Channel 18 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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