31 Jul 2015 / Singapore, Singapore

Reclamation, sand re-handling & soil investigation work

The working period for reclamation, sand re-handling and soil investigation works hat West Jurong and ALGAS anchorages has been extended. The works will now be conducted from 1 April to 1 July. According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No. 34 of 2015, the works will be carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - off West Jurong & ALGAS Anchorages, within the working area boundedby the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum): 1) 01 deg. 14.701'N / 103 deg. 37.005'E 2) 01 deg. 14.701'N / 103 deg. 37.117'E 3) 01 deg. 14.646'N / 103 deg. 37.143'E 4) 01 deg. 14.646'N / 103 deg. 37.262'E 5) 01 deg. 14.137'N / 103 deg. 37.504'E 6) 01 deg. 14.137'N / 103 deg. 37.388'E 7) 01 deg. 12.800'N / 103 deg. 38.024'E 8) 01 deg. 13.118'N / 103 deg. 36.764'E 9) 01 deg. 14.182'N / 103 deg. 36.764'E 10) 01 deg. 14.182'N / 103 deg. 36.742'E 11) 01 deg. 14.290'N / 103 deg. 36.742'E 12) 01 deg. 14.290'N / 103 deg. 37.005'E Reclamation and sand re-handling work involve removal of rock shore protection and sand re-handling at designated Sand Borrow Area (DSBA). Soil investigation work will be carried out by means of borehole drilling using jack-up barges. One jack-up barge will be working on only one borehole at a time. The jack-up barge, with tug boats in attendance, will have a circular safety working zone of 50 meters radius centered at the barge. Tugboats will be used for shifting the barge from one borehole location to another. Craft approved for deployment in the working area 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]

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