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18 Jun 2018 / Singapore

Installation of floating sea barrier off Sentosa

From 18 June to 18 December, work to install a floating sea barrier is being carried out within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1. 01 deg. 15.570’N / 103 deg. 48.375’E
2. 01 deg. 15.380’N / 103 deg. 48.552’E
3. 01 deg. 15.252’N / 103 deg. 48.616’E
4. 01 deg. 14.992’N / 103 deg. 48.941’E
5. 01 deg. 14.783’N / 103 deg. 49.314’E
6. 01 deg. 14.351’N / 103 deg. 49.828’E
7. 01 deg. 14.298’N / 103 deg. 49.799’E
8. 01 deg. 14.455’N / 103 deg. 49.509’E
9. 01 deg. 14.694’N / 103 deg. 49.250’E
10. 01 deg. 14.901’N / 103 deg. 48.881’E
11. 01 deg. 15.188’N / 103 deg. 48.524’E
12. 01 deg. 15.338’N / 103 deg. 49.474’E
13. 01 deg. 15.375’N / 103 deg. 49.414’E
14. 01 deg. 15.508’N / 103 deg. 49.329’E

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.064 of 2018, the works are being conducted 24 hours daily, including Sundays and Public Holidays.

Installation of the barrier is being carried out using a crane barge and a work barge. A tug is deployed to assist the positioning of both the barges. Safety boats are in attendance at all times to warn and re-direct craft in the vicinity to keep clear.

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 68 (West Control)
and
e) communicate with West Control on VHF Channel 68 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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