Reclamation and marine works at Tuas Western coast

19 Apr 2023 / Singapore

The working period for reclamation and marine works at Tuas Western coast has been extended. The work is now being conducted until 16 October.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.28 of 2023, the work is being carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - west of Tuas View, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

WORKING AREA STAGE 11-A
1 1°20.231'N / 103°37.948'E
2 1°20.270'N / 103°37.967'E
3 1°20.359'N / 103°38.005'E
4 1°20.421'N / 103°37.933'E
5 1°20.442'N / 103°37.899'E
6 1°20.443'N / 103°37.884'E
7 1°20.430'N / 103°37.831'E
8 1°20.415'N / 103°37.807'E
9 1°20.401'N / 103°37.786'E
10 1°20.382'N / 103°37.764'E
11 1°20.353'N / 103°37.743'E
12 1°20.338'N / 103°37.733'E
13 1°19.798'N / 103°37.405'E
14 1°18.620'N / 103°37.283'E
15 1°19.241'N / 103°37.045'E
16 1°18.560'N / 103°36.968'E
17 1°18.478'N / 103°37.226'E
18 1°18.157'N / 103°37.108'E
19 1°18.111'N / 103°37.230'E

WORKING AREA STAGE 11-B
20 1°18.876'N / 103°36.922'E
21 1°18.173'N / 103°36.843'E
22 1°17.503'N / 103°36.648'E
23 1°17.519'N / 103°36.598'E
24 1°16.917'N / 103°36.437'E
25 1°16.906'N / 103°36.381'E
26 1°17.015'N / 103°36.407'E
27 1°17.550'N / 103°36.549'E
28 1°18.841'N / 103°36.895'E

The works involve dredging and dumping operations for the reclamation at Tuas Western Coast project.

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 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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