Installation of floating sea barrier off Lavis Shoal at East Johor Strait

29 Jul 2019 / Singapore

From 1 August to 31 December, work to install a floating sea barrier will be carried out in the waters off Lavis Shoal, at East Johor Strait.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.070 of 2019, the work will be conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays – at the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 27.510'N / 103 deg. 50.693'E
2) 01 deg. 27.526'N / 103 deg. 50.683'E
3) 01 deg. 27.571'N / 103 deg. 50.692'E
4) 01 deg. 27.592'N / 103 deg. 50.726'E
5) 01 deg. 27.518'N / 103 deg. 50.775'E
6) 01 deg. 27.498'N / 103 deg. 50.747'E

Installation of floating sea barrier will be carried out using crane and work barges. Tugs will be deployed to assist the positioning of the crane and work barges. Safety boats will be in attendance at all times to warn and re-direct craft in the vicinity to keep clear of working area.

Craft involved in the work 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 22 (Sembawang Control);
and
e) Communicate with East Control on VHF Channel 12 for assistance, if required.

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

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