Works at Tuas Terminal Phase 2

12 Dec 2022 / Singapore

The working period for works at Tuas Terminal Phase 2 has been extended and work areas revised.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.083 of 2022, the works will be carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays – from today (12 December 2022) to 11 May 2023 within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1 01° 13.323'N / 103° 36.876'E
2 01° 14.507'N / 103° 36.876'E
3 01° 14.507'N / 103° 36.901'E
4 01° 14.289'N / 103° 36.900'E
5 01° 14.289'N / 103° 37.041'E
6 01° 14.398'N / 103° 37.041'E
7 01° 14.398'N / 103° 38.755'E
8 01° 14.344'N / 103° 38.755'E
9 01° 14.344'N / 103° 39.024'E
10 01° 13.670'N / 103° 39.275'E
11 01° 13.405'N / 103° 39.374'E
12 01° 13.405'N / 103° 38.724'E
13 01° 13.296'N / 103° 38.498'E
14 01° 12.296'N / 103° 37.300'E
15 01° 13.193'N / 103° 37.300'E
16 01° 13.193'N / 103° 36.901'E
17 01° 13.323'N / 103° 36.901'E
18 01° 13.075'N / 103° 36.958'E
19 01° 13.193'N / 103° 36.958'E
20 01° 13.193'N / 103° 37.273'E
21 01° 12.994'N / 103° 37.273'E

The soil investigation works will entail seabed surface sampling and marine cone penetration test. Jack-up barges and crane barges will be used to carry out soil investigation work. Tugboats will be used to shift jack-up barges and crane barges.

Self-Discharge Sand Carriers and Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (CSD) and grab/backhoe dredgers dredging clayey/sandy/residuals soils.

The reclamation works consist of transport and discharge of materials utilizing TSHD, CSD, flat top barges, hopper barges, and conveyor barges.

The work will also involve caisson installation. Safety boats 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 work 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 for assistance, if required.

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

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