Removal of floating security barriers at Changi Beach

20 Sep 2023 / Singapore

From 19 September to 10 October, work is being carried out to remove floating security barriers at Changi Beach.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.85 of 2023, the works is being conducted between 0800 and 1900 hours daily - including Sundays & public holidays - off Kuala Johor, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1 1° 23.272'N / 103° 0.144'E
2 1° 23.289'N / 103° 0.172'E
3 1° 23.192'N / 103° 0.233'E
4 1° 23.174'N / 103° 0.206'E

The removal of the affected floating security 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 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.

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

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