Transport of sand material to stockpile at Tuas View Extension

14 Dec 2022 / Singapore

The working period for the transport of sand to the stockpile at Tuas View Extension has been extended. The work will now be conducted from 16 December 2022 to 15 June 2023.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.084 of 2022, the work will be carried out 24 hours daily - including Sundays & Public Holidays - within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (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 boats 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 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.

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