13 Jan 2017 / Singapore

Testing of underwater vehicle off Staging Ground

From 16 to 19 January, testing of an underwater vehicle will be carried out off the Staging Ground.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.8 of 2017, the testing will be conducted from 0900 to 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. 18.425'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

A work boat will be used to launch and recover the underwater vehicle.

A safety boat will be in attendance at all times to warn vessel to keep clear of the working area.

Craft involved in the testing 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 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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