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31 Jul 2015 / Singapore, Singapore

Soil investigation work off Changi East

From 19 March to 20 April, soil investigation works will be conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - off Changi East, within the working area at the following borehole points (WGS 84 Datum): TM-BC-12) 01 deg. 18.567'N / 103 deg. 59.977'E TM-BC-13) 01 deg. 18.552'N / 104 deg. 00.045'E The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.29 of 2015 advises that the soil investigation work will be carried out by means of borehole drilling and Cone Penetration Testing using barge. The work barge, with tug boats in attendance, will have a circular safety working zone of 30 meters radius centred at the barge. Tugboats will be used for shifting the barges from one borehole location to another. The shifting of the barges will be carried out strictly during daylight hours only. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity of the working area to warn other craft of the project 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 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 12 (East Control); and e) Communicate with East Control on VHF Channel 12 for assistance, if required. For information about operations in Singapore contact GAC Singapore at [email protected]

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