14 Dec 2018 / Singapore

Marine soil investigation off Oiltanking Terminal

From 17 December 2018 to 16 March 2019, marine soil investigation works will be carried out off Oiltanking Terminal.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.124 of 2018 dated 10 December 2018, the works will be conducted between 0800 and 2359 hours daily - including Sundays and Public Holidays - at the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
MBH 1) 01 deg. 17·351'N / 103 deg. 43·508'E
MBH 2) 01 deg. 17·355'N / 103 deg. 43·526'E

A spud barge, which is assisted by tug boats will be used to carry out the soil investigation work. A safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the 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 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]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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