Construction of new jetty off Police Coast Guard Base

30 Sep 2021 / Singapore

The working period for the construction of a new jetty off the Police Coast Guard Base (Lim Chu Kang) has been extended. The work will now be conducted from 16 October 2021 to 15 April 2022.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Marine Notice No.64 of 2021, the work will be carried out 0800-2200 hours local time daily, including Sundays and Public Holiday, at West Johor Straits, within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01°26·779'N / 103°42·270'E
2) 01°26·834'N / 103°42·339'E
3) 01°26·789'N / 103°42·375'E
4) 01°26·757'N / 103°42·371'E
5) 01°26·736'N / 103°42·377'E
6) 01°26·706'N / 103°42·401'E
7) 01°26·670'N / 103°42·356'E

A new jetty will be installed by using crane barges with the support of tugboats. A safety boat 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 work 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 for assistance, if required.

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