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31 Jul 2015 / Singapore, Jurong Port

Reclamation of Ayer Chawan Basin, Jurong Island

The working period for reclamation work at Ayer Chawan Basin, Jurong Island, has been extended. According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore�s Port Marine Notice No.83 of 2014, the works will now be conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays � from 15 June to 14 December within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum): A) 1�17.382'N / 103�42.194'E B) 1�17.235'N / 103�42.363'E C) 1�17.127'N / 103�42.436'E D) 1�17.068'N / 103�42.368'E E) 1�16.957'N / 103�42.437'E F) 1�16.922'N / 103�42.393'E G) 1�16.752'N / 103�42.495'E H) 1�16.682'N / 103�42.662'E I) 1�16.665'N / 103�42.607'E J) 1�16.636'N / 103�42.565'E K) 1�16.587'N / 103�42.540'E L) 1�16.535'N / 103�42.524'E M) 1�16.561'N / 103�42.439'E N) 1�16.676'N / 103�42.475'E O) 1�16.743'N / 103�42.409'E P) 1�16.673'N / 103�42.327'E Q) 1�16.881'N / 103�42.215'E R) 1�17.108'N / 103�42.058'E S) 1�17.117'N / 103�42.071'E T) 1�17.186'N / 103�42.031'E U) 1�17.272'N / 103�41.999'E The reclamation works will involve removal of existing rocks from the rock keys along the existing shoreline and stockpiling at designated re-handling area at Ayer Chawan Basin. Shore protection works will be carried out by crane barges. 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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