19 Apr 2017 / Singapore

Installation of underwater measuring instrument in Southern Fairway

An underwater measuring instrument is being installed in the Southern Fairway from 19 April to 15 October.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Marine Notice No.60 of 2017, the installation works are being conducted between 0800 and 1800 hours local time today (19 April) and tomorrow (20 April) within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 12.317’N / 103 deg. 51.024’E
2) 01 deg. 12.317’N / 103 deg. 51.045’E
3) 01 deg. 12.301’N / 103 deg. 51.045’E
4) 01 deg. 12.301’N / 103 deg. 51.024’E

The installation of underwater measuring instrument on the seabed will be carried out by a work boat. The instrument will be retrieved after 6 months of data collection on site. Safety boats will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft during the installation 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 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.

Make an
enquiry

enquiry icon

Find your
country

country icon