Soil investigation works off AVLCC & Tuas View Extension

10 Apr 2024 / Singapore

The working period for soil investigation works off AVLCC and Tuas View Extension has been extended, and the work will now be conducted until 15 July.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.29 of 2024, the work is being carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays and public holidays - at the following positions (WGS 84 Datum):
FBH2) 01° 12.972'N / 103° 39.374'E
BH54) 01° 13.293'N / 103° 37.673'E
BH55A1) 01° 13.287'N / 103° 37.833'E
BH57A43) 01° 13.287'N / 103° 39.088'E
BH57A44) 01° 13.288'N / 103° 39.114'E
BH57A47) 01° 13.297'N / 103° 39.192'E
BH57A48) 01° 13.289’N / 103° 39.217'E
BH57A58) 01° 13.246'N / 103° 39.434'E
BH57A63) 01° 13.124'N / 103° 39.469'E
BH57A67) 01° 13.029'N / 103° 39.516'E
BH57A68) 01° 13.027'N / 103° 39.488'E
BH57A71) 01° 12.996'N / 103° 39.428'E
BHF4-A6) 01° 12.751'N / 103° 38.814'E

The soil investigation work will be carried out by jack up barges assisted by tug boats. The safety zone is a circular area of 30m radius centered at the jack up barges.

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

Craft 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.

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

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