17 May 2018 / Singapore

Testing of airborne sensor off St John’s Island

From 19 to 20 May, testing of an airborne sensor will be carried out in the waters east of St John’s Island.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.48 of 2018 dated 16 May 2018, the testing will be conducted between 0800 and 1800 hours on Saturday 19 May and Sunday 20 May within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1. 01 deg. 13.133’N / 103 deg. 51.137’E
2. 01 deg. 12.960’N / 103 deg. 51.229’E
3. 01 deg. 12.925’N / 103 deg. 51.137’E

There will be no night activity.

Objects will be placed on the water to test an airborne sensor.

A safety boat will be in attendance at all times to warn and re-direct craft in the vicinity to keep clear 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 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 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]

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