Transport of sand material at Tuas View Extension

22 Oct 2024 / Singapore

The working period has been extended. The work is now being conducted until 16 April 2025.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.89 of 2024, the work is being carried out 24 hours including Sundays and Public Holidays, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1 01° 13.400'N / 103° 36.291'E
2 01° 13.400'N / 103° 36.381'E
3 01° 13.289'N / 103° 36.410'E
4 01° 13.203'N / 103° 36.499'E
5 01° 13.211'N / 103° 36.575'E
6 01° 13.331'N / 103° 36.595'E
7 01° 13.369'N / 103° 36.648'E
8 01° 13.458'N / 103° 36.748'E
9 01° 13.482'N / 103° 36.810'E
10 01° 14.123'N / 103° 36.810'E
11 01° 14.125'N / 103° 36.686'E
12 01° 14.474'N / 103° 36.686'E
13 01° 14.474'N / 103° 36.293'E

The work involves transporting and dumping of sand material by hopper barges and dredger to the stockpile area.

A safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the working area.

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 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 22 (Jurong Control);
and
e) Communicate with Jurong Control on VHF Channel 22 for assistance, if required.

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

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