Anchoring at Tuas View Extension off AVLCC

10 Mar 2021 / Singapore

From 9 March to 8 September, bulk carriers will be anchoring and discharging sand at the break bulking slots at Tuas View Extension. The arrival and departure movements of bulk carriers will take place during daylight hours.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.015 of 2021, the location is off AVLCC, at the following coordinates with a 225m radius (for ATWJ1, ATWJ2) and a 300m radius (for ATWJ3, ATWJ4, ATWJ5, ATWJ6):
ATWJ1) 1°13.172’ 103°37.765’
ATWJ2) 1°13.421' 103°38.460’
ATWJ3) 1°14.504’ 103°37.699’
ATWJ4) 1°14.504’ 103°38.063’
ATWJ5) 1°14.557’ 103°38.455’
ATWJ6) 1°14.696’ 103°38.802’

The working hours are: 24 hours daily including Sundays and Public Holidays.

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 22 (Jurong Control);
and
e) Communicate with Jurong Control for assistance, if required.

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

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