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27 May 2019 / Singapore

Works at Tuas Terminal Phase 2

The job scope and area for works at Tuas Terminal Phase 2 have been revised.

According to the Marıtıme and Port Authorıty of Sıngapore Port Marıne Notıce No.046 of 2019, the work is being conducted 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – until 23 November, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 13.323'N / 103 deg. 36.876'E
2) 01 deg. 14.507'N / 103 deg. 36.876'E
3) 01 deg. 14.507'N / 103 deg. 36.901'E
4) 01 deg. 14.289'N / 103 deg. 36.900'E
5) 01 deg. 14.289'N / 103 deg. 36.979'E
6) 01 deg. 14.200'N / 103 deg. 37.005'E
7) 01 deg. 14.207'N / 103 deg. 37.237'E
8) 01 deg. 14.398'N / 103 deg. 37.237'E
9) 01 deg. 14.398'N / 103 deg. 38.755'E
10) 01 deg. 14.344'N / 103 deg. 38.755'E
11) 01 deg. 14.344'N / 103 deg. 39.024'E
12) 01 deg. 13.670'N / 103 deg. 39.275'E
13) 01 deg. 13.486'N / 103 deg. 38.892'E
14) 01 deg. 13.486'N / 103 deg. 37.571'E
15) 01 deg. 13.296'N / 103 deg. 37.571'E
16) 01 deg. 13.296'N / 103 deg. 37.300'E
17) 01 deg. 13.193'N / 103 deg. 37.300'E
18) 01 deg. 13.193'N / 103 deg. 36.901'E
19) 01 deg. 13.323'N / 103 deg. 36.901'E

The soil investigation works will entail borehole drilling, seabed surface sampling, and marine cone penetration test. Jack-up barges and crane barges will be used to carry out the soil investigation work. Tug boats will be used to shift jack-up barges and crane barges. The circular safety zone for the borehole drilling and marine cone penetration test are 50m and 150m respectively.

Self-Discharge Sand Carriers (SDSC) and Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) will discharge sand at the designated temporary area.

Dredging operations consist of Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD), Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) and grab dredger/ backhoe dredger mobilization to the working area, dredging of clayey/ sandy/ residual soils.

The reclamation works consist of transport and discharge of materials utilizing TSHD, CSD, flat top barges, hopper barges, and conveyor barges.

The work will also involve caisson installation.

Safety boats will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the working area.

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 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 Channel 22 for assistance, if required.

For information about operations in Singapore contact GAC Singapore at [email protected]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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