Maintenance of floating sea barriers off Pasir Ris

05 Sep 2023 / Singapore

From 4 to 17 September, maintenance works for floating sea barriers are being conducted off Pasir Ris.

According to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.81 of 2023 dated 4 September 2023, the work is being carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & public holidays - at the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1. 1° 23.855'N / 103° 56.094'E
2. 1° 23.828'N / 103° 56.111'E
3. 1° 23.810'N / 103° 56.084'E
4. 1° 23.838'N / 103° 56.067'E

The maintenance of the floating sea barriers will be carried out by crane barge assisted by tug boats.

A safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft to keep clear of the area during the repair operations.

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 21 (Sembawang Control);
and
e) Communicate with West Control on VHF Channel 21 for assistance, if required.

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