Laying of submarine cables south of Tuas Extension

10 Jun 2019 / Singapore

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No. 55 of 2019, divers will be deployed to carry out cable laying works - 24 hours daily including Sundays and Public Holidays - from 12 June to 14 July 2019, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

1) 01 deg. 12·863'N / 103 deg. 36·762'E

2) 01 deg. 12·823'N / 103 deg. 36·920'E

3) 01 deg. 12·704'N / 103 deg. 36·880'E

4) 01 deg. 12·744'N / 103 deg. 36·722'E

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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