Dredging at Sembawang Wharves

08 Jun 2021 / Singapore

Dredging works are being conducted at Sembawang Wharves from 7 June to 6 December.

As stated in the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.046 of 2021, the work will be carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01° 27·850' N / 103° 50·117' E
2) 01° 27·742' N / 103° 50·056' E
3) 01° 27·671' N / 103° 50·016' E
4) 01° 27·599' N / 103° 49·975' E
5) 01° 27·631' N / 103° 49·918' E
6) 01° 27·710' N / 103° 49·963' E
7) 01° 27·774' N / 103° 49·999' E
8) 01° 27·883' N / 103° 50·061' E
9) 01° 27·874' N / 103° 50·075' E
10) 1° 27.858' N / 103° 50.103' E

Dredging works will be carried out by grab dredgers with spud system supported by hopper barges, tugs and work boats.

A safety boat will be in attendance to warn and direct craft in the vicinity to keep clear of 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 21 (Sembawang Control);
and
e) Communicate with Sembawang Control for assistance, if required.

For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at [email protected]

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