10 Apr 2017 / Singapore

Silt removal works in ALGAS anchorage

From 10 to 24 April, silt removal works are being conducted in the ALGAS anchorage.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.57 of 2017, the work is being carried out between 0700 and 1900 hours daily - including Sundays and Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 14.370'N / 103 deg. 39.216'E
2) 01 deg. 14.120'N / 103 deg. 39.332'E
3) 01 deg. 13.999'N / 103 deg. 39.074'E
4) 01 deg. 14.249'N / 103 deg. 38.957'E

Silt removal on a wreck will be carried out by a dredger. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft about the work.

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 slow speed and to 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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