Transport of sand to stockpile area

16 Dec 2021 / Singapore

The working period for the transportation of sand material to the stockpile area at Tuas View Extension has been extended. The work will now be conducted from 17 December 2021 to 16 June 2022.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.088 of 2021, the works will be carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1 01˚ 13.400'N / 103˚ 36.291'E
2 01˚ 13.400'N / 103˚ 36.381'E
3 01˚ 13.289'N / 103˚ 36.410'E
4 01˚ 13.203'N / 103˚ 36.499'E
5 01˚ 13.211'N / 103˚ 36.575'E
6 01˚ 13.331'N / 103˚ 36.595'E
7 01˚ 13.369'N / 103˚ 36.648'E
8 01˚ 13.458'N / 103˚ 36.748'E
9 01˚ 13.482'N / 103˚ 36.810'E
10 01˚ 14.123'N / 103˚ 36.810'E
11 01˚ 14.125'N / 103˚ 36.686'E
12 01˚ 14.474'N / 103˚ 36.686'E
13 01˚ 14.474'N / 103˚ 36.293'E

The work involves transporting and dumping of sand material by hopper barges and dredger to the stockpile area.

Safety boat 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 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 22 (Jurong Control);
and
e) Communicate with Jurong Control for assistance, if required.

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