Supply and delivery of sand

23 May 2022 / Singapore

The working period for the supply and delivery of sand at Tuas View Extension has been extended. The work is now being conducted from 22 May to 21 November.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.033 of 2022 dated 20 May 2022, the work is being carried out from 0700 to 1900 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 01° 13.090'N / 103° 36.898'E
2) 01° 13.133'N / 103° 36.898’E
3) 01° 13.133'N / 103° 37.359'E
4) 01° 12.972'N / 103° 37.359'E

Self-discharging sand carriers (SDSC) will be discharging sand directly to Tuas View Extension. SDSCs will drop anchor within the designated dumping area prior to discharging sand.

A safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft in the vicinity of the 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 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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