Floating sea barrier works

01 Oct 2021 / Singapore

The working period for floating sea barrier works at Sentosa Beachfront and Sentosa Cove has been extended. The works are now being conducted from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.070 of 2021 dated 30 September 2021, the work is being conducted 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):

WORK AREA A - SENTOSA BEACHFRONT
1. 1° 15.529'N / 103° 48.332'E
2. 1° 15.390'N / 103° 48.445'E
3. 1° 15.309'N / 103° 48.527'E
4. 1° 15.327'N / 103° 48.546'E
5. 1° 15.379'N / 103° 48.528'E
6. 1° 15.404'N / 103° 48.468'E
7. 1° 15.544'N / 103° 48.356'E

WORK AREA B - SENTOSA COVE
8. 1° 14.388'N / 103° 49.719'E
9. 1° 14.270'N / 103° 49.844'E
10. 1° 14.219'N / 103° 49.929'E
11. 1° 14.241'N / 103° 49.945'E
12. 1° 14.288'N / 103° 49.865'E
13. 1° 14.406'N / 103° 49.739'E

Realignment and joining of floating sea barriers will be carried out using crane barge and work barge. A tug will be deployed to assist the positioning of the crane barge and work barge.

A safety boat will be deployed to warn and direct craft in the vicinity to keep clear of working area.

Craft involved in the work 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 68 (West Control);
e) Communicate with West Control for assistance, if required.

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

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