Dredging north of Jurong Dua Buoy

17 Mar 2020 / Singapore

Dredging works are underway north of Jurong Dua Buoy.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Circular No.15 of 2020 dated 16 March 2020, the works are being carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays – from 16 to 31 March, within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 15.145'N / 103 deg. 39·601'E
2) 01 deg. 15.084’N / 103 deg. 39·626'E
3) 01 deg. 15.069'N / 103 deg. 39·587'E
4) 01 deg. 15.130'N / 103 deg. 39.564'E

Work involves removal and clean-up of high spots at Jurong Island Westward Extension (JIWE) outfall area in two stages. In stage one, dredging will be carried out by crane barge. Stage two, divers will be deployed to support the crane barge performing the dredging.

Safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the working area.

Craft involved in the works 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 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 22 (Jurong Control);
and
e) Communicate with Jurong Control for assistance, if required.

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

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