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24 May 2019 / Singapore

Works south of Marına East

The working period for works south of Marina East has been extended. They [are now being] conducted from 24 May to 23 November.

According to the Marıtıme and Port Authorıty of Sıngapore Port Marıne Notıce No.044 of 2019, the works are being carried out 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 16.574'N / 103 deg. 52.646'E
2) 01 deg. 16.808'N / 103 deg. 52.453'E
3) 01 deg. 16.865'N / 103 deg. 52.503'E
4) 01 deg. 16.824'N / 103 deg. 52.584'E
5) 01 deg. 16.684'N / 103 deg. 52.618'E
6) 01 deg. 16.620'N / 103 deg. 52.704'E

The works will include dredging and installation of steel pipes and towers. Crane barges will be utilized for the installation of steel pipes and towers. The dredgers will have a circular safety working zone of 50-metre radius centered from the dredgers. The dredged materials will be transported to designated dumping ground by barges. 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 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]

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

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