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04 Oct 2016 / Singapore

Reclamation work at western part of Tuas View Extension

The working period for reclamation workwest of Tuas View Extension has been extended. The work is now being conducted from 5 October 2016 to 3 April 2017.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.109 of 2016, the works will be carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 16.445'N / 103 deg. 36.615'E
2) 01 deg. 15.745'N / 103 deg. 36.355'E
3) 01 deg. 15.659'N / 103 deg. 36.342'E
4) 01 deg. 15.659'N / 103 deg. 36.169'E
5) 01 deg. 16.496'N / 103 deg. 36.478'E

The reclamation work will include soil improvement, shore protection, sand filling, and construction of rock revetment. Excavation will be carried out by grab dredgers. Sand filling will be carried out by crane barges and flat top barges.

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 of the working area;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and to 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]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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