Reclamation works at Ayer Merbau Basin

14 Jul 2020 / Singapore

The working period for reclamation works at Ayer Merbau Basin has been extended. The works will now be carried out until 9 January 2021.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.045 of 2020, the works are being conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 1 deg. 16.169’N / 103 deg. 44.006’E
2) 1 deg. 15.917’N / 103 deg. 44.169’E
3) 1 deg. 15.677'N / 103 deg. 43.866'E
4) 1 deg. 15.781’N / 103 deg. 43.785’E

The reclamation works include removal of undersea de-commissioned cables, debris and existing rock revetment, dredging, sand filling and shore protection.

A safety boat is deployed in the vicinity of the working area to warn other craft of

the project.

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 68 (West Control);
and
e) Communicate with West Control for assistance, if required.

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

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