Removal of marine working platforms & marker buoys

20 May 2021 / Singapore

From 18 May to 17 November, work is being carried out to remove marine working platforms and marker buoys off Changi East.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.039 of 2021 dated 18 May 2021, the work is being conducted 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – in the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01°18·684'N / 104°00·286'E
2) 01°18·821'N / 104°00·462'E
3) 01°18·936'N / 104°00·657'E
4) 01°18·945'N / 104°00·973'E
5) 01°18·436'N / 104°00·983'E
6) 01°18·360'N / 104°00·790'E
7) 01°18·590'N / 104°00·380'E

Removal of marine working platforms and marker buoys will be carried out using crane barges supported by a tugboat and work barges. A safety boat 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 12 (East Control);
and
e) Communicate with East Control for assistance, if required.

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

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