Construction of temporary Roro ramp at Tuas South

26 Jan 2021 / Singapore

The working period for the construction of a Roro ramp at Tuas South has been extended and the working area revised.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.004 of 2021, the works will be carried out 24hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays – from 1 February to 31 March within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01° 17·235'N / 103° 38·991'E
2) 01° 17·187'N / 103° 39·017'E
3) 01° 17·163'N / 103° 38·969'E
4) 01° 17·210'N / 103° 38·943'E

The boundary of the temporary Roro ramp will be marked by land surveyor. Land excavators will be used in the construction of the Roro ramp by placing the rocks from the bottom of the slope. Upon completion, a post survey will be conducted for the work area.

Craft involved in the works will exhibit the appropriate local and international day 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 22 (Jurong Control);
and
e) Communicate with Jurong Control for assistance, if required.

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