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31 Jul 2017 / Singapore

Soil investigation off Shell Bukom Berths 10, 10A-10C and vicinity

Soil investigation work is being carried out up until 31 December 2017 off Shell Bukom Berths 10, 10A–10C and vicinity.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.101 of 2017, the works are being conducted 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays - at the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
BH1) 01 deg. 13.689'N / 103 deg. 46.669'E
BH2) 01 deg. 13.679'N / 103 deg. 46.678'E
BH3) 01 deg. 13.662'N / 103 deg. 46.694'E
BH4) 01 deg. 13.653'N / 103 deg. 46.703'E
BH5) 01 deg. 13.653'N / 103 deg. 46.670'E
BH6) 01 deg. 13.692'N / 103 deg. 46.632'E
MBH1) 01 deg. 13.545'N / 103 deg. 46.724'E
MBH2) 01 deg. 13.528'N / 103 deg. 46.742'E

Soil investigation and sampling work will be carried out by drilling using a jackup barge. Tug boats will be used to move the jack-up barge. The safety zone is a circular area of 30m radius centered at the jack-up barge.

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 jack-up barge;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a slow speed and to 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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