Construction of temporary loading jetty and dredging works

11 Mar 2022 / Singapore

The working period for the construction of a temporary loading jetty and jetty works off Changi East has been extended. The works will now be carried out from 31 March to 30 September.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.017 of 2022, they will be conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01⁰ 19.775’N / 104⁰ 01.299’E
2) 01⁰ 19.604’N / 104⁰ 01.306’E
3) 01⁰ 19.567’N / 104⁰ 01.333’E
4) 01⁰ 19.521’N / 104⁰ 01.412’E
5) 01⁰ 20.280’N / 104⁰ 02.392’E
6) 01⁰ 20.349’N / 104⁰ 02.688’E
7) 01⁰ 20.648’N / 104⁰ 02.774’E
8) 01⁰ 20.527’N / 104⁰ 02.265’E

The loading jetty will be constructed from the land by dump trucks and excavators. Dredging works will be carried out prior to the construction of the jetty.

A safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft to keep clear of the area during the dredging operations.

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 21 (Sembawang Control);
and
e) Communicate with Sembawang Control for assistance, if required.

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