29 Oct 2018 / Singapore

Replacement of floating sea barrier

From 30 October to 21 December, work will be carried out to replace a floating sea barrier west of Jurong Island Causeway.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.107 of 2018 dated 29 October 2018, the works will be conducted between 0800 and 1900 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 17·988'N / 103 deg. 42·626'E
2) 01 deg. 17·984'N / 103 deg. 42·681'E
3) 01 deg. 17·550'N / 103 deg. 42·676'E
4) 01 deg. 17·553'N / 103 deg. 42·622'E

A new floating sea barrier will be installed at the location using crane barges to replace the old barrier. Safety boats will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the 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 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]

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