20 Dec 2018 / Singapore

Replacement of floating sea barrier

The working period for the replacement of a floating sea barrier west of West Jurong Channel has been extended.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.130 of 2018, the works will be conducted west of Jurong Island Causeway between 0800 and 1900 hours daily - including Sundays and Public Holidays - from 22 December 2018 to 21 June 2019, 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

Crane barges will be used to replace the old floating sea barrier with a new one. 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 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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