29 Jan 2016 / Singapore
From 15 February to 31 March, testing of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) will be carried out off the SAF Yacht Club, Changi.
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.05 of 2016, the works will be conducted on weekdays between 0800 and 1800 hours within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 18.756'N / 104 deg. 00.976'E
2) 01 deg. 14.425'N / 104 deg. 00.976'E
3) 01 deg. 18.425'N / 104 deg. 00.784'E
4) 01 deg. 18.756'N / 104 deg. 00.784'E
Work boats will be used to launch and recover the AUV.
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 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]
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