18 Jun 2018 / Singapore

Testing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

From 18 June to 22 June, testing of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) is being carried out off St John’s Island Off St John’s Island, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (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

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Marine Notice No.063 of 2018, the hours of works are from 0800 to 1800 hours daily.

Work boats are being used to deploy and recover the AUV by crane, with a safety boat 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 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 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]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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