Installation of pontoons and gangways

23 Feb 2021 / Singapore

The working period for the installation of pontoons and gangways at Sentosa Cove Marina has been extended. The work is now being conducted from 22 February until 30 April.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.013 of 2021 dated 22 February 2021, the work is being carried out between 0800 and 2359 hours local time daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 1°14.885’N / 103°50.471’E
2) 1°14.839’N / 103°50.518’E
3) 1°14.764’N / 103°50.495’E
4) 1°14.674’N / 103°50.506’E
5) 1°14.589’N / 103°50.489’E
6) 1°14.544’N / 103°50.487’E
7) 1°14.518’N / 103°50.464’E
8) 1°14.544’N / 103°50.459’E
9) 1°14.548’N / 103°50.450’E
10) 1°14.519’N / 103°50.431’E
11) 1°14.552’N / 103°50.372’E
12) 1°14.588’N / 103°50.390’E
13) 1°14.689’N / 103°50.417’E
14) 1°14.808’N / 103°50.414’E

A crane barge will be used to carry out marine piling works. The crane barge will be supported by tug boats 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 12 (East Control);
e) To contact One°15 Marina Dockmaster’s Office on VHF CH 77 or via telephone, (65) 6305 6988, for movement and assistance within the working area;
and
f) Communicate with East Control for assistance, if required.

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