Soil investigation works off AVLCC & Tuas View Extension

04 Oct 2024 / Singapore

The working period for soil investigation works off AVLCC and Tuas View Extension has been extended. The work will now be carried out until 31 December at the following positions (WGS 84 Datum):
FBH2) 01° 12.972'N / 103° 39.374'E
BH54) 01° 13.293'N / 103° 37.673'E
BH55A1) 01° 13.287'N / 103° 37.833'E
BH57A43) 01° 13.287'N / 103° 39.088'E
BH57A44) 01° 13.288'N / 103° 39.114'E
BH57A47) 01° 13.297'N / 103° 39.192'E
BH57A48) 01° 13.289’N / 103° 39.217'E
BH57A58) 01° 13.246'N / 103° 39.434'E
BH57A63) 01° 13.124'N / 103° 39.469'E
BH57A67) 01° 13.029'N / 103° 39.516'E
BH57A68) 01° 13.027'N / 103° 39.488'E
BH57A71) 01° 12.996'N / 103° 39.428'E
BHF4-A6) 01° 12.751'N / 103° 38.814'E

The working hours are 24 hours daily, including Sundays and public holidays.

The soil investigation work will be carried out using one jack-up barge assisted by tug boats. The safety zone is a circular area of 30m radius centered at the jack-up 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 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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