Underwater inspection and testing of piles

01 Jul 2024 / Singapore

Underwater inspection works are being conducted at St John’s Jetty, Kusu Island’s Main Jetty and Kusu Island’s Bumboat Jetty until 14 December.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.56 of 2024, the works are being carried out between 0800 and 1830 hours daily - including Sundays and public holidays -within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

WORKING AREA ‘A’ – KUSU ISLAND
1 1°21.100’N 103°38.287'E
2 1°21.253'N 103°38.225'E
3 1°21.381'N 103°38.285'E
4 1°21.411'N 103°38.284'E

WORKING AREA ‘B’ – KUSU ISLAND
1 1°13.460'N 103°51.481'E
2 1°13.472'N 103°51.494'E
3 1°13.457'N 103°51.507'E
4 1°13.446'N 103°51.493'E

WORKING AREA ‘C’ – ST JOHN’S ISLAND
1 1°13.362'N 103°50.919'E
2 1°13.350'N 103°50.943'E
3 1°13.331'N 103°50.933'E
4 1°13.341'N 103°50.910'E

The works will involve cleaning, inspection and testing of piles, erection and dismantling of temporary working platform.

A safety boat will be in attendance at all times to warn and re-direct craft in the vicinity to keep clear of 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 12 (East Control);
and
e) Communicate with East Control on VHF Channel 12 for assistance, if required.

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