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31 Jul 2015 / Singapore, Singapore

Dredging works at Benoi Basin

The working period for dredging works at Benoi Basin has been extended. The work is now being conducted from from 16 July to 30 December. As stated in the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.92 of 2014 dated 16 July 2014, the works are being carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum): 1) 1� 18.335'N / 103� 40.983'E 2) 1� 18.334'N / 103� 40.930'E 3) 1� 18.230'N / 103� 40.937'E 4) 1� 18.221'N / 103� 40.985'E 5) 1� 18.231'N / 103� 40.994'E Dredging works will be carried out by grab dredgers held in position by anchors. The dredger, with hopper barges in attendance, will have a circular safety working zone of 50-metre radius centred at the dredger. Dredged material will be transported to the designated dumping ground by the hopper barges assisted by pusher tugs. During the operation, the grab dredgers will be attended to by tug boat. The tug boats will be used to shift the grab dredger. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity of the working area to warn other craft of the project. 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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