Soil investigation at SAFTI Live Firing Area

14 Feb 2023 / Singapore

From 13 February to 30 June, soil investigation works are being conducted in the vicinity of SAFTI Live Firing area and off Kranji Dam.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.13 of 2023, the work is being carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & public holidays - at the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
TG4) 01° 21.089'N / 103° 38.311'E
TG5) 01° 21.367'N / 103° 38.408'E
BA7) 01° 21.542'N / 103° 38.556'E
BA8) 01° 21.698'N / 103° 38.812'E
BA9) 01° 21.987'N / 103° 38.812'E
BA10) 01° 22.264'N / 103° 38.961'E
PYA2) 01° 22.429'N / 103° 39.168'E
PY6) 01° 22.576'N / 103° 39.247'E
PY7) 01° 22.751'N / 103° 39.323'E
PY8) 01° 22.907'N / 103° 39.400'E
PG6) 01° 23.721'N / 103° 39.733'E
SA7) 01° 25.573'N / 103° 40.547'E
SA8) 01° 25.778'N / 103° 40.879'E
SA9) 01° 25.843'N / 103° 41.110'E
KD6) 01° 26.341'N / 103° 44.370'E
KD7) 01° 26.360'N / 103° 44.466'E
KD8) 01° 26.337'N / 103° 44.466'E

The soil investigation work will be carried out by work barge assisted by tug boat. The safety zone is a circular area of 30m radius centered at the work barge. A safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft to keep clear of the area during working hours.

Craft involved in the works 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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