31 Jul 2015 / Singapore, Singapore

Construction of silt barricade

The working period for the construction of a silt barricade at Tuas Power Station has been extended. The work will now be carried out from 20 January to 30 April. According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No. 01 of 2015, the works will be conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum): 1) 01 deg. 16.752'N / 103 deg. 38.420'E 2) 01 deg. 16.751'N / 103 deg. 38.442'E 3) 01 deg. 16.724'N / 103 deg. 38.440'E 4) 01 deg. 16.721'N / 103 deg. 38.473'E 5) 01 deg. 16.729'N / 103 deg. 38.474'E 6) 01 deg. 16.724'N / 103 deg. 38.547'E 7) 01 deg. 16.628'N / 103 deg. 38.539'E 8) 01 deg. 16.639'N / 103 deg. 38.412'E The construction of the silt barricade will entail piling work using crane barges with vibro hammer and guide frame. 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]

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