Hot Port News from GAC
22-Nov-2019
ICE RESTRICTIONS & PRECAUTIONS FOR WINTER 2019-2020
Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
WORKS AT TUAS TERMINAL PHASE 2
Singapore
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAND AT TUAS VIEW EXTENSION
Singapore
Ice restrictions & precautions for winter 2019-2020
Friday, November 22, 2019, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
In accordance with the Rostov-on-Don Harbour Master’s port order of 21 November, all vessels calling at the port during the forthcoming winter season in 2019-2020 must observe the following requirements and restrictions:
All vessels older than 30 years must have ice-strength (ice class) duly confirmed and certified by the recognised Marine Classification Society.
Towing barges or other objects during ice navigation is prohibited except for emergency operations or towage performed by icebreaker.
All ships must have on board the sufficient quantity of fuel, fresh water and provision for at least 14 days of navigation (from the date of arrival to the start point of the ice convoy).
Further, due to the specific climate of Azov Sea with long stormy periods followed by fast ice formation, it is strongly recommended to have the above stores on board not only during the official ice-navigation period, but throughout the whole winter navigation season. Insufficient ship’s stores might be considered as a clear ground for the addition Port State Control inspection.
For more details about specific port conditions and operations in Russia, contact GAC Russia at russia@gac.com
Works at Tuas Terminal Phase 2
Friday, November 22, 2019, Singapore
The working period for works at Tuas Terminal Phase 2 has been extended. The work will now be conducted from 24 November 2019 to 23 May 2020.
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.117 of 2019, the works 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 deg. 13.323’N / 103 deg. 36.876’E
2) 01 deg. 14.507’N / 103 deg. 36.876’E
3) 01 deg. 14.507’N / 103 deg. 36.901’E
4) 01 deg. 14.289’N / 103 deg. 36.900’E
5) 01 deg. 14.289’N / 103 deg. 36.979’E
6) 01 deg. 14.200’N / 103 deg. 37.005’E
7) 01 deg. 14.207’N / 103 deg. 37.237’E
8) 01 deg. 14.398’N / 103 deg. 37.237’E
9) 01 deg. 14.398’N / 103 deg. 38.755’E
10) 01 deg. 14.344’N / 103 deg. 38.755’E
11) 01 deg. 14.344’N / 103 deg. 39.024’E
12) 01 deg. 13.670’N / 103 deg. 39.275’E
13) 01 deg. 13.486’N / 103 deg. 38.892’E
14) 01 deg. 13.486’N / 103 deg. 37.571’E
15) 01 deg. 13.296’N / 103 deg. 37.571’E
16) 01 deg. 13.296’N / 103 deg. 37.300’E
17) 01 deg. 13.193’N / 103 deg. 37.300’E
18) 01 deg. 13.193’N / 103 deg. 36.901’E
19) 01 deg. 13.323’N / 103 deg. 36.901’E
The soil investigation works will entail borehole drilling, seabed surface sampling, and marine cone penetration test. Jack-up barges and crane barges will be used to carry out the soil investigation work. Tug boats will be used to shift jack-up barges and crane barges. The circular safety zone for the borehole drilling and marine cone penetration test are 50m and 150m respectively.
Self-Discharge Sand Carriers (SDSC) and Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) will discharge sand at the designated temporary area.
Dredging operations consist of Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD), Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) and grab dredger/ backhoe dredger mobilization to the working area, dredging of clayey/ sandy/ residual soils.
The reclamation works consist of transport and discharge of materials utilizing TSHD, CSD, flat top barges, hopper barges, and conveyor barges.
The work will also involve caisson installation.
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.
For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at singapore@gac.com
Supply and delivery of sand at Tuas View Extension
Friday, November 22, 2019, Singapore
The working period for the supply and delivery of sand at Tuas View Extension has been extended. The work will now be conducted from 24 November 2019 to 23 May 2020.
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.118 of 2019, the works will be carried out from 0700 to 1900 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 1 deg. 13.090’N / 103 deg. 36.898’E
2) 1 deg. 13.133’N / 103 deg. 36.898’E
3) 1 deg. 13.133’N / 103 deg. 37.359’E
4) 1 deg. 12.972’N / 103 deg. 37.359’E
Self-discharging sand carriers (SDSC) will be discharging sand directly to Tuas View Extension. SDSCs will drop anchor within the designated dumping area prior to discharging sand.
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 and 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 singapore@gac.com
