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12 Jun 2019 / Singapore

Reclamation works at Ayer Merbau Basin

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No. 54 of 2019 (a revision of Port Marine Notice No. 109 of 2018), the working period for reclamation works at Ayer Merbau Basin has been extended and the list of craft has been revised.

With effect from 10 Jun 2019 to 09 Dec 2019, reclamation works at Ayer Merbau Basin will be conducted 24 hours daily including Sundays and Public Holidays, within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

1) 1 deg. 16.169’N / 103 deg. 44.006’E

2) 1 deg. 15.917’N / 103 deg. 44.169’E

3) 1 deg. 15.677'N / 103 deg. 43.866'E

4) 1 deg. 15.781’N / 103 deg. 43.785’E

The reclamation works include removal of undersea de-commissioned cables, debris and existing rock revetment, dredging, sand filling and shore protection. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity of the working area to warn other craft of the project.

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 navigate with caution;

d) Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 68 (West Control); and

e) Communicate with West Control on VHF Channel 68 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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