02 Apr 2019 / Singapore

Deployment of environmental monitor device

From today (2 April) through to 9 April, an environmental monitor device is being deployed in waters east of Selat Pauh Anchorage, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 13.297'N / 103 deg. 45.892'E
2) 01 deg. 13.297'N / 103 deg. 46.102’E
3) 01 deg. 13.106'N / 103 deg. 46.102’E
4) 01 deg. 13.106’N / 103 deg. 45.892’E

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.032 of 2019, the working hours are from 0900 hours to 1700 hours daily.

The work involves data collection of acoustic signals using a hydrophone array. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity of the working area to warn other

vessels of the work.

Craft involved in the work 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 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]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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