Dredging in Temasek Fairway

03 Nov 2023 / Singapore

The working period for dredging work in Temasek Fairway has been extended, and the work is now being carried out until 8 May 2024.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.100 of 2023, 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):
1 01° 15.690'N / 103°39.061'E
2 01° 15.731'N / 103°39.161'E
3 01° 15.777'N / 103°39.272’E
4 01° 15.262'N / 103°39.480’E
5 01° 15.216'N / 103°39.368’E
6 01° 15.176'N / 103°39.269’E
7 01° 14.673’N / 103°39.471’E
8 01° 14.714'N / 103°39.571’E
9 01° 14.759'N / 103°39.683’E
10 01° 14.170'N / 103°39.674’E
11 01° 14.211'N / 103°46.774’E
12 01° 14.256'N / 103°46.885’E
13 01° 13.667'N / 103°39.877’E
14 01° 13.708'N / 103°39.977’E
15 01° 13.754'N / 103°40.088’E
16 01° 13.351'N / 103°40.250’E
17 01° 13.337'N / 103°40.202’E
18 01° 13.378'N / 103°40.110’E
19 01° 13.442'N / 103°39.968’E

The dredging work will be carried out by dredgers, supported by barges, tugs and work boats.

The working areas from A-E will be adjusted daily depending on the traffic in the Temasek Fairway.

Safety boats will be in attendance 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 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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