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07 Jun 2018 / Singapore

Construction of outfall structure and installation of silt curtains

The working period has been extended for the construction of an outfall structure and installation of silt curtains off Change East staging ground.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Marine Notice No.058 of 2018, the works will be carried out 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays - from 11 June to 10 December, within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 18.685'N / 103 deg. 59.822'E
2) 01 deg. 18.632'N / 103 deg. 59.949'E
3) 01 deg. 18.557'N / 103 deg. 59.918'E
4) 01 deg. 18.603'N / 103 deg. 59.786'E

The installation of silt curtains will be carried out by the crane barge. Tug boats will be used to assist the positioning of the crane barge during the installation work.

Upon completion of the silt curtains installation, construction of new outfall structure and cofferdam with sheet piles will be carried out by a vibro-excavator.

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 and not to enter the working area;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and 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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