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11 Oct 2016 / Singapore

Jetty construction & upgrading work

The working period has been extended for works to construct a new jetty and upgrade existing jetties at the oil tanking storage terminal off East Jurong Channel. The works are now being conducted from 11 October 2016 until 9 April 2017.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Marine Notice No.111 of 2016, the works will be carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 17.318'N / 103 deg. 43.516'E
2) 01 deg. 17.388'N / 103 deg. 43.556'E
3) 01 deg. 17.482'N / 103 deg. 43.391'E
4) 01 deg. 17.567'N / 103 deg. 43.438'E
5) 01 deg. 17.348'N / 103 deg. 43.823'E
6) 01 deg. 17.237'N / 103 deg. 43.708'E
7) 01 deg. 17.313'N / 103 deg. 43.576'E
8) 01 deg. 17.259'N / 103 deg. 43.546'E

Crane barges will be used for the upgrading, construction of concrete works and installation of jetty structural elements. Flat top barges will be used to transport and storage of the construction materials. These flat top barges will be assisted by tugs. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft of the 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 25 (Pasir Panjang Control);
and
e) Communicate with Pasir Panjang Control on VHF Channel 25 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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