25 May 2018 / Singapore

Supply and delivery of sand at Tuas View Extension

Operations for the supply and delivery of sand are underway south of Tuas View Extension from today (25 May) until to 24 November.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Marine Notice No.052 of 2018 dated 24 May 2018, the works are being conducted between 0700 and 1900 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1. 1 deg. 13.090'N / 103 deg. 36.898'E
2. 1 deg. 13.133'N / 103 deg. 36.898’E
3. 1 deg. 13.133'N / 103 deg. 37.359'E
4. 1 deg. 12.972'N / 103 deg. 37.359'E

Self-discharging sand carriers (SDSC) are discharging sand directly to Tuas View Extension. They will drop anchor within the designated dumping area prior to discharging sand.

Safety boats will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the working area.

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 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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