Works at Raffles Pier (West), off Keppel Shipyard

07 Aug 2018 / Singapore

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.081 of 2018, with effect from 07 Aug 2018 to 06 Feb 2019, works will be carried out at Raffles Pier (West), off Keppel Shipyard 24 hours daily, including Sundays and Public Holidays, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

1) 01 deg. 17.765’N / 103 deg. 39.273’E
2) 01 deg. 17.719’N / 103 deg. 39.311’E
3) 01 deg. 17.677’N / 103 deg. 39.262’E
4) 01 deg. 17.723’N / 103 deg. 39.223’E

Craft involved in the works will exhibit the appropriate local and international day and night signals.

Crane barges,assisted by the tugs will be deployed for the construction of concrete works and installation of temporary and permanent piles at the dolphin. A safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the working area.

When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to:
a) keep well clear of 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 22 (Jurong Control) and
e) communicate with Jurong Control on VHF Control 22 for assistance, if required.

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