Works at Tuas Terminal Phase 2

01 Feb 2020 / Singapore

The working period has been extended, and the working area has been revised for works at Tuas Terminal Phase 2.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.006 of 2020, the works will be carried out 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – from 1 February to 31 July, within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01 deg. 13.323'N / 103 deg. 36.876'E
2) 01 deg. 14.507'N / 103 deg. 36.876'E
3) 01 deg. 14.507'N / 103 deg. 36.901'E
4) 01 deg. 14.289'N / 103 deg. 36.900'E
5) 01 deg. 14.289'N / 103 deg. 37.041'E
6) 01 deg. 14.398'N / 103 deg. 37.041'E
7) 01 deg. 14.398'N / 103 deg. 38.755'E
8) 01 deg. 14.344'N / 103 deg. 38.755'E
9) 01 deg. 14.344'N / 103 deg. 39.024'E
10) 01 deg. 13.670'N / 103 deg. 39.275'E
11) 01 deg. 13.486'N / 103 deg. 38.892'E
12) 01 deg. 13.486'N / 103 deg. 37.571'E
13) 01 deg. 13.296'N / 103 deg. 37.571'E
14) 01 deg. 13.296'N / 103 deg. 37.300'E
15) 01 deg. 13.193'N / 103 deg. 37.300'E
16) 01 deg. 13.193'N / 103 deg. 36.901'E
17) 01 deg. 13.323'N / 103 deg. 36.901'E

Soil investigation works will entail borehole drilling, seabed surface sampling, and marine cone penetration test. Jack-up barges and crane barges will be used to carry out the soil investigation work. Tug boats will be used to shift jack-up barges and crane barges. The circular safety zone for the borehole drilling and marine cone penetration test are 50m and 150m respectively.

Self-Discharge Sand Carriers (SDSC) and Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) will discharge sand at the designated temporary area. Dredging operations consist of Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD), Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) and grab dredger/ backhoe dredger mobilization to the working area, dredging of clayey/ sandy/ residual soils.

The reclamation works consist of transport and discharge of materials utilising 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.

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 22 (Jurong Control);
and
e) Communicate with Jurong Control on VHF Channel 22 for assistance, if required.

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

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