Testing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle off Selat Pauh Anchorage

15 Apr 2021 / Singapore

From 27 to 30 April, testing of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) will be carried out at Selat Paul Anchorage.

As advised in the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.030 of 2021, the testing will be conducted from 0900 hours to 1800 hours daily in a working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01˚ 13.378'N / 103˚ 45.566'E
2) 01˚ 13.378'N / 103˚ 45.802'E
3) 01˚ 13.266'N / 103˚ 45.802'E
4) 01˚ 13.266'N / 103˚ 45.566'E

A workboat will be deployed to recover the AUV. A safety boat will be in attendance at all times.

The craft involved in the testing will exhibit the appropriate local and international day signals.

When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to:
a) Maintain a proper lookout;
b) Proceed at a safe speed and navigate with caution;
c) Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 68 (West Control);
and
d) Communicate with West Control on VHF Channel 68 for assistance, if required.

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