Hydrographic survey off Pulau Sudong

21 Oct 2021 / Singapore

From 23 October 2021 to 30 April 2022, a hydrographic survey will be carried out off Pulau Sudong.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.075 of 2021 dated 15 October 2021, the survey will be conducted between 0700 and 1900 hours local time on Saturdays and Sundays only, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

WORKING AREA 1
1 1°12.547'N 103°43.808'E
2 1°12.547'N 103°43.851'E
3 1°12.547'N 103°44.342'E
4 1°12.390'N 103°44.342'E
5 1°12.390'N 103°44.587'E
6 1°12.265'N 103°44.587'E
7 1°12.265'N 103°44.342'E
8 1°12.212'N 103°44.342'E
9 1°12.113'N 103°44.231'E
10 1°12.113'N 103°44.173'E
11 1°12.113'N 103°43.757'E
12 1° 12.163'N 103°43.757'E

WORKING AREA B
13 1° 12.264'N 103° 42.430'E
14 1°12.265'N 103°42.075'E
15 1°12.390'N 103°42.075'E
16 1° 12.388'N 103° 42.502'E

Hydrographic surveys will be conducted to identify and locate metallic anomalies. These anomalies will be classified and removed if necessary. Safety boats will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the working area.

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 East Control for assistance, if required.

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