Transport of sand material

24 Dec 2020 / Singapore

The working period for the transport of sand material off the Very Large Crude Carrier Anchorage (AVLCC) has been extended. The work is now being conducted through to 25 June 2021.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.098 of 2020, the work is being carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01˚ 13.296'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 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 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 further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at [email protected]

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