Supply and delivery of sand at Tuas View Extension

15 Nov 2022 / Singapore

The working period for supply and delivery of sand at Tuas View Extension has been extended to 20 May 2023.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.078 of 2022, the work is being conducted daily from 0700 hours to 1900 hours - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1 01° 13.133'N / 103° 36.898'E
2 01° 13.133'N / 103° 36.958'E
3 01° 13.074'N / 103° 36.958’E
4 01° 13.090'N / 103° 36.898’E
5 01° 13.133'N / 103° 37.273’E
6 01° 13.133'N / 103° 37.359’E
7 01° 12.972'N / 103° 37.359’E
8 01° 12.994'N / 103° 37.273’E

Self-discharging sand carriers (SDSC) will be discharging sand directly to Tuas View Extension, SDSCs 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.

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 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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