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07 Apr 2016 / Singapore

Testing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

From 11 April to 30 June, testing of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) will be carried out north of Small Craft “A” anchorage.

As advised in the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.33 of 2016, the testing will be conducted on weekdays daily from 0900 to 1800 hours within the working areas bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

WORKING AREA 1
1) 01 deg. 18.582’N / 103 deg. 58.543’E
2) 01 deg. 18.426’N / 103 deg. 58.591’E
3) 01 deg. 18.346’N / 103 deg. 58.279’E
4) 01 deg. 18.505’N / 103 deg. 58.230’E

The experiments and collection of data will be carried out by deploying an AUV in the working areas. An AUV will be launched from a work boat during the experiments.

Operation and monitoring of AUV movement will be carried out from the work boat.

A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft about the work.

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 12 (East Control);
and
e) Communicate with East Control on VHF Channel 12 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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