17 May 2016 / Singapore

Seabed characterisation survey

From 16 May to 19 May, a seabed characterisation survey is being carried out north of Pulau S Emakau.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.55 of 2016, the survey is being conducted from 0900 to 1700 hours at the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 13.300'N / 103 deg. 45.600'E
2) 01 deg. 12.790'N / 103 deg. 46.585'E
3) 01 deg. 12.775'N / 103 deg. 46.325'E
4) 01 deg. 13.090'N / 103 deg. 45.625'E

The survey work will be performed by an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). The work boats will be used to deploy and recover the AUV.

A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft about the work.

Craft involved in the survey 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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