Testing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle off Tanah Merah

02 Jun 2023 / Singapore

Testing of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) is being carried out off Tanah Merah until 20 July, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01⁰ 18.582’N / 103⁰ 58.385’E
2) 01⁰ 18.426’N / 103⁰ 58.433’E
3) 01⁰ 18.346’N / 103⁰ 58.121’E
4) 01⁰ 18.505’N / 103⁰ 58.072’E

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.46 of 20230, the testing is being conducted 0900 to 1800 hours daily, excluding Sundays and public holiday.

Work boats are being used to deploy and recover the AUV. A safety boat are deployed to warn other craft to keep clear of the area during working hours.

Craft involved in the testing exhibit the appropriate local and international day signals.

When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to:
a) Keep well clear and not to enter the work 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 for assistance, if required.

For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at [email protected]

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