Repairs off West Jurong Channel

11 Feb 2021 / Singapore

The working period for repair works off West Jurong Channel has been extended. The work is now being carried out until 9 August.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.009 of 2021 dated 10 February 2021, the work is being conducted 0700-1900 hours local time daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01°17·877'N / 103°41·230'E
2) 01°17·918'N / 103°41·488'E
3) 01°17·872'N / 103°41·497'E
4) 01°17·832'N / 103°41·237'E

Works include maintenance and repairs to existing steel pipe piles at ExxonMobil berths (OM1 – OM4).

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 work 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 for assistance, if required.

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

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