31 Jul 2015 / Singapore, Singapore

Deployment and testing of sensors

From 20 May to 20 June, sensors will be deployed and tested southeast of St John's Island. Accoridng to the Maritime and Port Authority of Sigapore's Port Marine Notive No.51 of 2015, the works will be conducted from 0800 to 1800 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum): 1) 01 deg. 12.950'N / 103 deg. 51.250'E 2) 01 deg. 12.928'N / 103 deg. 51.266'E 3) 01 deg. 12.912'N / 103 deg. 51.244'E 4) 01 deg. 12.934'N / 103 deg. 51.228'E The sensors will be deployed by divers and assisted by the crane barge and work boats. The diving boat, with safety boats in attendance, will have a circular safety working zone of 20 meters radius centered at the diving boat. 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 68 (West Control); and e) Communicate with West Control on VHF Channel 68 for assistance, if required. For information about operations in Singapore contact GAC Singapore at [email protected]

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