10 Jun 2019 / Singapore

Installation of floating sea barrier off Sentosa (update)

The working period for the installation of a floating sea barrier off Sentosa has been extended.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.52 of 2019, the works are being conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - from 18 June to 17 December 2019, 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. 48.474'E
13) 01 deg. 15.375’N / 103 deg. 48.414'E
14) 01 deg. 15.508’N / 103 deg. 48.329'E

Installation of floating sea barrier will be carried out using crane barge and work barge. A tug will be deployed to assist the positioning of the crane barge and work barge.

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 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 West Control on VHF Channel 68 for assistance, if required.

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

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