12 Oct 2018 / Singapore

Marine soil investigation works near Coney Island

From 15 October 2018 to 14 January 2019, marine soil investigations works will be carried out off Coney Island.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.103 of 2018 dated 12 October 2018, the works will be conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - at the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
NMBH-01) 01 deg. 24·299'N / 103 deg. 55·822'E
NMBH-02) 01 deg. 24·328'N / 103 deg. 55·850'E

A spud barge, which is assisted by tug boats will be used to carry out the soil investigation work. There will be a Safety Zone with a 30m radius centered on the spud barge.

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 21 (Sembawang Control);
and
e) Communicate with Sembawang Control on VHF Channel 21 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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