Dredging off CAFHI Jetty

29 May 2020 / Singapore

From 8 June to 31 July, dredging works will be carried out off CAFHI Jetty.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.031 of 2020 dated 27 May 2020, the works will be conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates:
1) 01 deg. 23·421'N / 103 deg. 59·947'E
2) 01 deg. 23·461'N / 103 deg. 59·862'E
3) 01 deg. 23·547'N / 103 deg. 59·901'E
4) 01 deg. 23·506'N / 103 deg. 59·987'E
5) 01 deg. 23·412'N / 104 deg. 00·001'E
6) 01 deg. 23·416'N / 103 deg. 59·993'E

Dredging works will be carried out by grab dredger, supported by hopper barges and pusher tugs. The dredger will be held in position by anchors marked by anchor buoys with flashing lights.

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 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 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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