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31 May 2018 / Singapore

Installation of anchor blocks

From 2 June to 1 December, work to install anchor blocks for standby silt curtain and oil boom will be carried out off the Western Tuas Coast within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGSA 84 Datum):

  1. 01 deg. 18.463’N / 103 deg. 37.213’E
  2. 01 deg. 18.410’N / 103 deg. 37.338’E
  3. 01 deg. 18.157’N / 103 deg. 37.238’E
  4. 01 deg. 18.213’N / 103 deg. 37.113’E

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Marine Notice No.057 of 2018 dated 30 May, the works will be carried out between 0730 and 1930 hours daily including Sundays & Public Holidays.

Installation of anchor blocks and silt curtains will be carried out using a crane barge or work barge. A tug will be deployed to assist the positioning of the crane barge or work barge.

A safety boat will be in attendance at all times to warn and re-direct craft in the vicinity to keep clear of the working area.

When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to:
a) keep well clear and not 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]

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

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