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31 Jul 2015 / Singapore, Singapore

Installation of silt curtains

The working period has been extended for installation of silt curtains at Tuas Spring Desalination Plant and sea water intake at Tuas View. According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.78 of 2015 dated 24 July 2015, the works will now be conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - from 25 July 2015 to 24 January 2016, within the working area bounded by the following coordinates: WORKING AREA A (WGS 84 Datum) 1) 01 deg. 18.313'N / 103 deg. 37.307'E 2) 01 deg. 18.332'N / 103 deg. 37.256'E 3) 01 deg. 18.368'N / 103 deg. 37.270'E 4) 01 deg. 18.349'N / 103 deg. 37.320'E WORKING AREA B (WGS 84 Datum) 5) 01 deg. 18.210'N / 103 deg. 37.245'E 6) 01 deg. 18.216'N / 103 deg. 37.232'E 7) 01 deg. 18.233'N / 103 deg. 37.239'E 8) 01 deg. 18.228'N / 103 deg. 37.251'E The work will involve the installation of silt curtains. A crane barge assisted by tug boat will be used to install the slit curtains. 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 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]

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