Deployment of acoustic sensors and hydrophone

09 May 2023 / Singapore

From 9 May to 31 August, acoustic sensors and hydrophone will be deployed off Marina Bay Cruise Centre.

WORKING AREA (WGS 84 Datum)
UN1 01° 15.824'N / 103° 51.703'E
ADCP1 01° 15.692'N / 103° 52.067'E
WR1 01° 15.834’N / 103° 51.700'E

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.40 of 2023, the working hours will be 0800 to 1800 hours daily, including Sundays and Public Holidays.

The deployment of acoustic sensors and hydrophone will be carried out by divers deployed from the work boats. The acoustic sensors and hydrophone will be anchored to the seabed using weights and angle bars.

The safety zone is a circular area of 30m radius centered at the work boat.

A 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 signals.

When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to:
a) Keep well clear and not to enter the working areas;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and navigate with caution;
d) Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 18 (Keppel Control); and
e) Communicate with Keppel Control for assistance, if required.

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

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