27 Jan 2016 / Singapore

Dredging work off Pulau Satumu

From 27 January to 29 March, dredging works will be carried out off Pulau Satumu, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 09.978’N / 103 deg. 45.011’E
2) 01 deg. 10.065’N / 103 deg. 45.164’E
3) 01 deg. 09.947’N / 103 deg. 45.223’E
4) 01 deg. 10.245’N / 103 deg. 45.442’E
5) 01 deg. 09.925’N / 103 deg. 45.759’E
6) 01 deg. 09.524’N / 103 deg. 45.081’E

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.11 of 2016 dated 26 January 2016, the works will be conducted 24 hours daily including Sundays and Public Holidays.

The dredging work will be carried out by Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) pulling the draghead over the seabed. The TSHD is self-propelled and will maintain a speed of around two knots during the dredging 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 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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