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09 Dec 2016 / Singapore

Construction of new landing pontoon & upgrading of existing pier

Starting today (9 December 2016) and until 7 June 2017, construction of a new landing pontoon and upgrading of the existing pier will be carried out at the West Coast Pier.

According to the According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No. 139 of 2016, the works will be carried out from 0800 to 2200 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 17.584'N / 103 deg. 45.623'E
2) 01 deg. 17.603'N / 103 deg. 45.635'E
3) 01 deg. 17.580'N / 103 deg. 45.672'E
4) 01 deg. 17.562'N / 103 deg. 45.660'E

A crane barge will be used for the upgrading, construction of concrete works and installation of pier structural elements. A flat top barge assisted by the tugs will be used to transport and storage of the construction materials. 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 25 (Pasir Panjang Control);
and
e) Communicate with Pasir Panjang Control on VHF Channel 25 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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