Installation of floating deck in Cruise Bay

01 Feb 2023 / Singapore

The working period for the installation of a floating deck in Cruise Bay has been extended. The work will now be conducted from 1 February to 30 June.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.10 of 2023, the work will be carried out from 0800 to 1900 hours, Mondays to Saturdays, in the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01° 15.805'N / 103° 48.951'E
2) 01° 15.827'N / 103° 48.966'E
3) 01° 15.864'N / 103° 48.990'E
4) 01° 15.872'N / 103° 48.991'E
5) 01° 15.988'N / 103° 49.040'E
6) 01° 15.997'N / 103° 49.050'E
7) 01° 15.994'N / 103° 49.059'E
8) 01° 15.980'N / 103° 49.060'E
9) 01° 15.863'N / 103° 49.005'E
10) 01° 15.856'N / 103° 49.005'E
11) 01° 15.848'N / 103° 49.005'E
12) 01° 15.848'N / 103° 49.011'E
13) 01° 15.829'N / 103° 49.012'E
14) 01° 15.829'N / 103° 49.006'E
15) 01° 15.821'N / 103° 49.004'E
16) 01° 15.786'N / 103° 49.013'E

The floating deck structure will be installed with the use of crane barge supported by work boats and tug boats.

Diving operations may be carried out during the course if the installation during daylight hours only.

A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity of the working area to warn other vessels of the 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 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 5 (Cruise Bay Control);
and
e) Communicate with Cruise Bay Control for assistance, if required.

For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at [email protected]

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