Marine soil investigation at Benoi Basin

27 Jun 2024 / Singapore

Marine soil investigation work is being conducted at Benoi Basin until 31 August.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.55 of 2024, the work is being carried out between 08:00am and 07:00pm daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

WORKING AREA “A”
1 01°18.423'N / 103°40.960'E
2 01°18.423'N / 103°40.965'E
3 01°18.420'N / 103°40.965'E
4 01°18.420'N / 103°40.960'E

WORKING AREA “B”
5 01°18.402'N / 103°40.963'E
6 01°18.402'N / 103°40.968'E
7 01°18.398'N / 103°40.968'E
8 01°18.398'N / 103°40.963'E

WORKING AREA “C”
9 01°18.393'N / 103°40.965'E
10 01°18.393'N / 103°40.968'E
11 01°18.388'N / 103°40.968'E
12 01°18.388'N / 103°40.965'E

Soil investigation work is being carried out from shore side via a temporary platform which will be installed on the existing seawall.

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 22 (Jurong Control);
and
e) Communicate with Jurong Control on VHF Channel 22 for assistance, if required.

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

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