Floating sea barrier works at Sentosa Beachfront & Sentosa Cove

26 Mar 2021 / Singapore

From 1 April to 30 June, floating sea barrier works will be carried out off Sentosa Beachfront and Sentosa Cove, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

WORK AREA A- SENTOSA BEACHFRONT
1) 1° 15.529'N / 103° 48.332'E
2) 1° 15.390'N / 103° 48.445'E
3) 1° 15.309'N / 103° 48.527'E
4) 1° 15.327'N / 103° 48.546'E
5) 1° 15.379'N / 103° 48.528'E
6) 1° 15.404'N / 103° 48.468'E
7) 1° 15.544'N / 103° 48.356'E

WORK AREA B- SENTOSA COVE
8) 1° 14.388'N / 103° 49.719'E
9) 1° 14.270'N / 103° 49.844'E
10) 1° 14.270'N / 103° 49.844'E
11) 1° 14.241'N / 103° 49.945'E
12) 1° 14.288'N / 103° 49.865'E
13) 1° 14.406'N / 103° 49.739'E

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.019 of 2021, the working hours will be 24 hours daily including Sundays and Public Holidays.

Realignment and joining of floating sea barriers will be carried out using crane barge and work barge. A tug will be deployed to assist the positioning of the crane barge and work barge.

A safety boat will be deployed 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 68 (West Control);
e) Communicate with West Control for assistance, if required.

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

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