Anchoring of vessels at Tuas View Extension off AVLCC

07 Sep 2021 / Singapore

The working period for operations including anchoring of vessels at Tuas View off Very Large Crude Carrier Anchorage (AVLCC) has been extended.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.063 of 2021 dated 3 September 2021, the following will be in effect from 9 September 2021 to 8 March 2022 at the below coordinates with a 225m radius (for ATWJ1, ATWJ2) and a 300m radius (for ATWJ3, ATWJ4, ATWJ5, ATWJ6):
ATWJ1) 1°13.172’N / 103°37.765’E
ATWJ2) 1°13.421'N / 103°38.460’E
ATWJ3) 1°14.504’N / 103°37.699’E
ATWJ4) 1°14.504’N / 103°38.063’E
ATWJ5) 1°14.557’N / 103°38.455’E
ATWJ6) 1°14.696’N / 103°38.802’E

The work will be carried out 24 hours daily including Sundays and Public Holidays.

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.

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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