Demolition & reinstatement of shipyard facilities in Benoi Basin

23 Jan 2025 / Singapore

The working period for demolition and reinstatement of shipyard facilities north of Benoi Basin has been extended, and the work will now be conducted until 20 July.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.06 of 2025, the work is being conducted 08:00am to 07:00pm daily - including Sundays and Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates and the shoreline (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01°18.367'N / 103°40.972'E
2) 01°18.368'N / 103°40.952'E
3) 01°18.540'N / 103°40.933'E
4) 01°18.539'N / 103°40.945'E

Construction work involves the demolition and reinstatement of marine facilities in the working area assisted by tugboats and barges.

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 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 Communicate with Jurong Control for assistance, if required.

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