Installation of floating sea barrier

27 Oct 2020 / Singapore

The working period for the installation of a floating sea barrier at Selat Sengkir has been extended. The work will now be conducted from 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.076 of 2020, the work will be conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01°15·415'N / 103°50·443'E
2) 01°15·240'N / 103°50·508'E
3) 01°15·263'N / 103°50·307'E
4) 01°15·209'N / 103°50·233'E
5) 01°15·291'N / 103°50·193'E

Installation of floating sea barrier will be carried out using crane and work barges. These barges will be assisted by tugs.

Safety boats will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity 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 and not to enter the working area;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and navigate with caution;
d) Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 18 (Keppel Control);
and
e) Communicate with Keppel Control on VHF Channel 18 for assistance, if required.

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

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