Transport of sand material off Very Large Crude Carrier Anchorage

18 Jun 2021 / Singapore

The working period has been extended for the transportation of sand material off the Very Large Crude Carrier Anchorage (AVLCC). The work will now be conducted from 26 June to 25 Dec 2021.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.047 of 2021, the work will be carried out 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays –within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01˚ 13.296'N / 103˚ 37.359'E
2) 01˚ 13.296'N / 103˚ 37.902’E
3) 01˚ 13.296'N / 103˚ 38.476’E
4) 01˚ 12.809’N / 103˚ 38.717’E
5) 01˚ 12.673'N / 103˚ 38.522'E
6) 01˚ 12.973'N / 103˚ 37.359'E

The work involves transporting and dumping of sand material by self-discharge sand carrier and trailer suction hopper dredgers to the working area. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity of the working area to warn other vessels of the work.

Craft involved in the work 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 of the working area;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and to 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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