Soil investigation work off Tanjong Kling

14 Mar 2023 / Singapore

From 15 March to 14 September, soil investigation works will be conducted in the vicinity of Tanjong Kling.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.23 of 2023 dated 13 March 2023, the works will be carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & public holidays - at the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
BH-1) 01° 18.107'N / 103° 42.417'E
BH-2) 01° 18.093'N / 103° 42.436'E
BH-3) 01° 18.094'N / 103° 42.436'E
BH-4) 01° 18.095'N / 103° 42.490'E
BH-5) 01° 18.098'N / 103° 42.520'E
BH-6) 01° 18.122'N / 103° 42.533'E
BH-7) 01° 18.149'N / 103° 42.532'E
BH-8) 01° 18.176'N / 103° 42.531'E
BH-9) 01° 18.203'N / 103° 42.530'E
BH-10) 01° 18.230'N / 103° 42.529'E
BH-11) 01° 18.257'N / 103° 42.527'E
BH-12) 01° 18.284'N / 103° 42.526'E
BH-13) 01° 18.311'N / 103° 42.525'E
BH-14) 01° 18.333'N / 103° 42.524'E
BH-15) 01° 18.357'N / 103° 42.523'E
BH-16) 01° 18.379'N / 103° 42.522'E
BH-17) 01° 18.420'N / 103° 42.521'E
BH-18) 01° 18.224'N / 103° 42.136'E
BH-19) 01° 18.192'N / 103° 42.137'E

The soil investigation work will be carried out by jack up barge assisted by tug boat.

The safety zone is a circular area of 30m radius centered at the jack-up barge.

A safety boat will be deployed to warn other craft to keep clear of the area during working hours.

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 work 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 for assistance, if required.

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