04 Nov 2015 / Singapore

Construction of pier west of Tuas View Extension

The working period for the construction of a pier west of Tuas View Extension, Johor Strait, has been extended.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.136 of 2015 dated 3 November 2015, the work is now being conducted between 0700 and 1900 hours daily - including Sundays and Public Holidays -until 2 May 2016, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
A) 01 deg. 15.629'N / 103 deg. 36.560'E
B) 01 deg. 15.389'N / 103 deg. 36.560'E
C) 01 deg. 15.389'N / 103 deg. 36.585'E
D) 01 deg. 15.258'N / 103 deg. 36.585'E
E) 01 deg. 15.258'N / 103 deg. 36.316'E
F) 01 deg. 15.629'N / 103 deg. 36.316'E

The construction of pier involves piling work, form work and concreting work. The piling barge assisted by tug boats will be used for piling 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 22 (Jurong Control);
and
e) Communicate with Jurong Control on VHF Channel 22 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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