28 Mar 2017 / Singapore

Underwater survey experiment north of Pulau Semakau

From 29 to 31 March and from 3 to 4 April, an underwater survey experiment will be conducted north of Pulau Semakau.

According to theMaritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.48 of 2017 dated 27 March 2017, the work will be carried out between 0900 and 1700 hours daily within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 13.445'N / 103 deg. 45.710'E
2) 01 deg. 13.330'N / 103 deg. 46.060'E
3) 01 deg. 13.140'N / 103 deg. 46.060'E
4) 01 deg. 13.140'N / 103 deg. 45.850'E
5) 01 deg. 13.290'N / 103 deg. 45.520'E

The experiment includes the deployment of acoustic array and projector by work boats.

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 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 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]

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