Transport of sand material to stockpile area at Tuas View Extension

11 Dec 2020 / Singapore

The working period for the transportation of sand materials to the stockpile area at Tuas View Extension has been extended, and is now being conducted from 11 December 2020 to 16 June 2020.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.095 of 2020 dated 11 December 2020, the work are being carried out 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (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 self-discharge sand carriers and trailer suction hopper dredgers to the stockpile area.

Craft involved in the works 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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