Testing of autonomous underwater vehicle off St John’s Island

08 Apr 2021 / Singapore

The working period for testing of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUH) has been extended.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.025 of 2021, the testing will now be conducted between 0900 and 1800 hours daily from 10 to 14 April off St John’s Island, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01˚ 13.133'N / 103˚ 51.137'E
2) 01˚ 12.960'N / 103˚ 51.229'E
3) 01˚ 12.925'N / 103˚ 51.137'E

A workboat will deploy and recover the AUV.A safety boat will be in attendance at all times to warn and re-direct craft in the vicinity to keep clear of the working area.

Craft involved in the works will exhibit the appropriate local and international day 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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