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28 Aug 2025 / Singapore

Marine soil investigation works south of Jurong Island

From 27 August to 30 October, marine soil investigation works are being conducted at sea south of Jurong Island.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.114 of 2025, the work is being carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & public holidays - within the working area bound by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
BH1) 1 deg. 14.176’N / 103 deg. 40.064’E
BH2) 1 deg. 14.187’N / 103 deg. 40.056’E

The soil investigation work will be carried out by jack-up barge upon completion of borehole drilling. Tugboats will be used for shifting the jack-up barge between the boreholes.

Safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the working area.

Craft involved in the works 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 work 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 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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