Construction of additional mooring dolphin

01 Apr 2016 / Singapore

Work for the construction of an additional mooring dolphin at Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Ferry Terminal is being conducted from today (1 April) until 15 June.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.28 of 2016, the works will be carried out between 0800 and 1900 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 23.258'N / 104 deg. 00.000'E
2) 01 deg. 23.291'N / 104 deg. 00.050'E
3) 01 deg. 23.271'N / 104 deg. 00.062'E
4) 01 deg. 23.239'N / 104 deg. 00.013'E

A crane barge will be employed for the installation of piles, concrete cap and prefabricated fenders in the construction of the additional mooring dolphin.

A safety boat will be deployed to warn craft to keep clear 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 21 (Sembawang Control);
and
e) Communicate with Sembawang Control on VHF Channel 21 for assistance, if required.

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

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