Testing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle off Small Craft ‘A’ Anchorage

16 Apr 2021 / Singapore

From 28 to 29 April, testing of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) will be carried out off Small Craft ‘A’ Anchorage.

As stated in Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.031 Of 2021, the testing will be conducted from 0900 to 1800 hours daily in a working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01˚ 18.582'N / 103˚ 58.385'E
2) 01˚ 18.426'N / 103˚ 58.433'E
3) 01˚ 18.346'N / 103˚ 58.121'E
4) 01˚ 18.505'N / 103˚ 58.072'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 12 (East Control);
and
d) Communicate with East Control for assistance, if required.

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

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