10 May 2016 / Singapore

Soil investigation works in Temasek Fairway

Soil investigation works are underway in the northern part of Temasek Fairway and will continue until 8 June 2016.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.49 of 2016, the works are being conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - at the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
BH - P11) 01 deg. 15.490'N / 103 deg. 39.260'E
BH - P12) 01 deg. 15.340'N / 103 deg. 39.320'E
BH - P13) 01 deg. 15.180'N / 103 deg. 39.370'E
BH - P14) 01 deg. 14.880'N / 103 deg. 39.490'E
BH - P15) 01 deg. 14.580'N / 103 deg. 39.600'E

Soil investigation works will be carried out by drilling and sampling using a jack-up barge. Tug boats will be used to move the jack-up barge. The safety zone is a circular area of 30m radius centred at the borehole. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft about the work.

When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to:
a) Keep well clear of the working barges;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a slow 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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