20 Apr 2017 / Singapore
From 21 to 28 April, an underwater vehicle will be tested east of St John’s Island.
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Marine Notice No.65 of 2017, the testing will be conducted 0900 to 1800 hours, weekdays only, within the working areas 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
The experiment and collection of data will be carried out by an AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) within the working area. The AUV will be launched and operated from a work boat during the experiments. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft about the work.
Craft involved in the work 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 of the working area;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and to 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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