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28 Sep 2015 / Singapore

Removal of floating sea barrier

The working period for the removal of the floating sea barrier off Poyan Reservoir, West Johor Strait, has been extended. The work will now be conducted from 11 October 2015 to 10 April 2016.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.111 of 2015, the works will be conducted 24 hours daily – including Sundays and Public Holidays –within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
A) 01 deg. 22.988'N / 103 deg. 39.427'E
B) 01 deg. 22.925'N / 103 deg. 39.333'E
C) 01 deg. 22.525'N / 103 deg. 39.083'E
D) 01 deg. 22.383'N / 103 deg. 38.917'E
E) 01 deg. 22.183'N / 103 deg. 38.875'E
F) 01 deg. 21.500'N / 103 deg. 38.433'E
G) 01 deg. 21.327'N / 103 deg. 38.337'E
H) 01 deg. 21.226'N / 103 deg. 38.371'E

The work involves the dismantling and removal of the floating sea barrier off Poyan reservoir.

A safety boat will be in attendance at all times to warn and re-direct craft in the vicinity to keep clear of working area.

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 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]

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

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