Replacement of subsea hose at Shell Single Buoy Mooring

25 Feb 2019 / Singapore

From 21 February to 5 April work to replace a subsea hose is being carried out at the Shell Single Buoy Mooring (SBM).

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Marine Notice No.019 of 2019, the work is being carried out 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 11·730'N / 103 deg. 47·433'E
2) 01 deg. 11·467'N / 103 deg. 47·700'E
3) 01 deg. 11·193'N / 103 deg. 47·433'E
4) 01 deg. 11·467'N / 103 deg. 47·162'E

A 500-meter exclusion zone centered on the Shell SBM Buoy (Fl.Y.5s) is established. A Multi-Purpose Supply Vessel supported by tug boats is moored within the working area and divers are deployed to carry out the subsea hose replacement works. A safety boat is 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 68 (West Control);
and
e) Communicate with West Control on VHF Channel 68 for assistance, if required.

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

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