Dredging and upgrading works

26 Oct 2021 / Singapore

The working period for dredging and upgrading at Jurong Port Berth J9 has been extended. The work will now be conducted from 20 November 2021 to 19 May 2022.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.076 of 2021, the work will be carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays – at Damar Laut Basin, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 1°18.403’N / 103°43.072'E
2) 1°18.261'N / 103°43.239'E
3) 1°18.219'N / 103°43.204'E
4) 1°18.361'N / 103°43.037'E

The existing structures will be demolished using land-based equipment and the debris will be removed by crane barges into hopper barges.

Dredging works will be carried out along the revetment area of the berth.

The berth will then be rebuilt by use of piling and crane barges supported by work barges, anchor and tug boats.

A safety boat will be in attendance at all times to warn and re-direct craft in the vicinity 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 of the working area;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and to 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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