Construction of jetty in West Jurong Channel

23 Mar 2020 / Singapore

From today (23 March) to 31 May, a jetty is being constructed in the West Jurong Channel.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.017 of 2020, the work is being carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 17·354'N / 103 deg. 40·825'E
2) 01 deg. 17·404'N / 103 deg. 40·888'E
3) 01 deg. 17·444'N / 103 deg. 41·013'E
4) 01 deg. 17·380'N / 103 deg. 41·051'E
5) 01 deg. 17·272'N / 103 deg. 40·873'E

The construction of jetty involves piling work and lifting of construction materials. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft about the works.

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 22 (Jurong Control);
and
e) Communicate with Jurong Control for assistance, if required.

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

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