Operation of temporary jetty & roro ramp

18 Sep 2018 / Singapore

The working period for the operation of a temporary jetty and roro ramp east of Tuas View has been extended.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.092 of 2018 dated 17 September 2018, operations will be 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - from 20 September to 31 December, within the working areas bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

Working Area A
1) 01 deg. 18.750'N / 103 deg.38.093'E
2) 01 deg. 18.662'N / 103 deg. 38.174'E
3) 01 deg. 18.629'N / 103 deg. 38.135'E
4) 01 deg. 18.711'N / 103 deg. 38.066'E

Working Area B
5) 01 deg. 16.891'N / 103 deg.38.978'E
6) 01 deg. 16.855'N / 103 deg. 39.022'E
7) 01 deg. 16.804'N / 103 deg. 38.982'E
8)01 deg. 16.837'N / 103 deg. 38.940'E

At Working Area A, a RoRo ramp was constructed to facilitate loading of materials, construction plant and equipment onto the work barges, for transportation to load out jetty at Tuas View Basin and vice versa. These barges will be assisted by tugs.

At Working Area B, a temporary load out jetty and a RoRo ramp were constructed to facilitate receiving of materials, construction plant and equipment.

A safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the working area of the project.

Craft involved in the operations will exhibit the appropriate local and international day and night signals.

When in the vicinity of the working areas, mariners are reminded to:
a) Keep well clear of the working areas;
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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