Marine soil investigation at Pulau Ubin

07 Sep 2020 / Singapore

From 7 September to 31 December, marine soil investigation works are being conducted at Pulau Ubin.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.057 of 2020, the works are being carried 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - at the following coordinates:
BH-06) 1 deg. 24.316'N / 103 deg. 57.189'E
BH-07) 1 deg. 24.297'N / 103 deg. 57.259'E
BH-08) 1 deg. 24.045'N / 103 deg. 58.037'E

A work barge and tug boat will be used to carry out the marine soil investigation work. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity of the working area to warn other vessels of the work.

Craft involved in the works 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 Sembawang Control for assistance, if required.

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

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