Hot Port News from GAC
27-Mar-2020
ESTABLISHMENT OF BUOYS DEMARCATING SOUTHWEST LANTAU MARINE PARK
Hong Kong
SHUTDOWN ANNOUNCED
Trinidad & Tobago
VESSEL INSPECTIONS, EXAMS & DOCUMENTATION
United States
PERMISSION TO LAND
Japan
SUSPENSION OF ENTRY BY FOREIGN NATIONALS
China
SHIPPING CLASSED ESSENTIAL SERVICE AS COUNTRY ENTERS 4 WEEKS SELF-ISOLATION
New Zealand
COVID-19 REGULATIONS UPDATE
Romania
CAUTIONARY NOTICE OF POTENTIAL FORCE MAJEURE
South Africa
COAL TERMINAL SHUTDOWN
Richards Bay, South Africa
DIRECTIVES FOR SEA PORTS IN LOCKDOWN
South Africa
CURFEW INTRODUCED, TWO-SHIFT SYSTEM AT PORTS
Kenya
PORT OPERATIONS DURING SHUTDOWN
Chattogram, Bangladesh
COVID 19: MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS
Tilbury, United Kingdom
CREW CHANGE FOR CARGO SHIPS UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Singapore
RECLAMATION WORK AT PULAU TEKONG
Singapore
MOORING/UNMOORING OF VESSELS OFF PULAU TEKONG
Singapore
Establishment of buoys demarcating Southwest Lantau Marine Park
Friday, March 27, 2020, Hong Kong
From 30 March 2020, three marker buoys will be established to demarcate the Southwest Lantau Marine Park (SWLMP). To be designated on 1 April 2020, the SWLMP is the hatched area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (H), and from (I) to (M) and the adjacent shorelines:
(A) 22 deg. 14.107’N / 113 deg. 50.305’E
(B) 22 deg. 13.029’N / 113 deg. 50.308’E
(C) 22 deg. 13.018’N / 113 deg. 50.310’E
(D) 22 deg. 11.797’N / 113 deg. 50.691’E
(E) 22 deg. 12.088’N / 113 deg. 50.114’E
(F) 22 deg. 13.033’N / 113 deg. 49.900’E
(G) 22 deg. 13.996’N / 113 deg. 49.683’E
(H) 22 deg. 14.106’N / 113 deg. 49.728’E
(I) 22 deg. 13.152’N / 113 deg. 52.974’E
(J) 22 deg. 12.234’N / 113 deg. 53.002’E
(K) 22 deg. 12.019’N / 113 deg. 53.002’E
(L) 22 deg. 11.755’N / 113 deg. 51.339’E
(M) 22 deg. 11.808’N / 113 deg. 50.858’E
The three marker buoys will be laid at the co-ordinates (A), (G) and (J). Each marker buoy will be fitted with a radar reflector and a yellow flashing light. The marker buoy at the co-ordinate (J) will also be fitted with AIS. The details and characteristics of the marker buoys are as follows:
SWLMP-C
– Coordinates: 22 deg. 14.107’N / 113 deg. 50.305’E
– Shape: Pillar
– Colour: Yellow
– Light: Fl (4) Y. 12s
– Top Mark: NIL
– Radar Reflector: Fitted
SWLMP-B
– Coordinates: 22 deg. 13.996’N / 113 deg. 49.683’E
– Shape: Pillar
– Colour: Yellow
– Light: Fl (2) Y. 12s
– Top Mark: NIL
– Radar Reflector: Fitted
SWLMP-A
– Coordinates: 22 deg. 12.234’N / 113 deg. 53.002’E
– Shape: Pillar
– Colour: Yellow
– Light: Fl (3) Y. 12s
– Top Mark : NIL
– Radar Reflector: Fitted
– AIS: Fitted Fitted
(For information about operations in Hong Kong, contact GAC Hong Kong at shipping.hongkong@gac.com)
Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No. 47/2020
Shutdown announced
Friday, March 27, 2020, Trinidad & Tobago
From 2400 hours local time on Sunday (29 March) the Government of Trinidad & Tobago will shut down all non-essential services.
Schools are closed until the end of April. Cinemas, bars, clubs and restaurants are also closed. Supermarkets, banks, etc continue as normal.
For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Trinidad & Tobago, contact GAC Trinidad & Tobago at trinidad@gac.com
Vessel inspections, exams & documentation
Friday, March 27, 2020, United States
During this National emergency for COVID-19 it is paramount that the Coast Guard safeguards the continued operation of the MTS to ensure our domestic supply chain continues uninterrupted. Commercial vessel compliance activities should, to the extent possible, continue so as to safeguard the MTS and prevent an undue backlog from causing future delays. To facilitate the safe flow of commerce, the Coast Guard will liberally use remote inspection techniques to verify vessel compliance and, if needed, defer inspections.
The following is the Coast Guard’s current position on commercial vessel compliance activities:
Prior to boarding a vessel or immediately prior to conducting a pre-exam/inspection meeting, Marine Inspectors, Port State Control Officers (PSCOs), and Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiners will verify with the vessel representative that there are no ill persons onboard. Coast Guard personnel will practice the appropriate protective measures as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
U.S. Flagged Vessel and Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Inspections:
U.S. flagged vessels and OCS units due for Certificate of Inspection (COI) Renewals, Annual Inspections, Periodic Inspections, Dry Dock Exams, and Internal Structural Examinations (ISE) that are based on statutory or regulatory requirements should be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the local OCMI. Based on the OCMI’s evaluation of the history of the vessel and in consultation with the vessel owner or operator, the OCMI may:
Require Coast Guard attendance onboard the vessel to conduct a full or abbreviated inspection;
– Accept objective evidence such as recent classification surveys, pictures, video, vessel logs, machinery alarm reports, etc., in lieu of Coast Guard attendance onboard the vessel to credit a required inspection or exam. (A dry dock, pressure vessel, or other non-annual exam may only be credited for a maximum of one year.);
– Defer a required inspection or exam for up to 90 days;
or
– Issue a CG Form CG-835V to restrict the vessel movement as a worklist item.
Recognized Organizations (ROs) and Third Party Organizations (TPOs) that are conducting surveys and audits on behalf of the Coast Guard may request extensions on a case-by-case basis on behalf of the vessel owner or operator. This includes both internal and external surveys for those companies/vessels subject to Subchapter M requirements. Surveys and audits that require travel to or through high-risk affected areas will generally constitute sufficient reason for the Coast Guard to grant an extension. When evaluating if an extension will be granted, the OCMI or the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) will evaluate the vessel’s history of compliance and may require objective evidence to verify if the vessel complies with the applicable laws and regulations. Any extension of a statutory or regulatory required survey or audit will be documented in writing by the RO/TPO and should generally not be more than 90 days. ROs/TPOs that seek to use remote survey in lieu of attendance on vessels that are both classed and certificated should contact the Flag State Control Division (CG-CVC-4) or the Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE) to propose the methods and administrative procedures that will be used. Extension requested for vessels subject to Subchapter M requirements should be relayed by the TPO to the OCMI.
The same allowances should be considered for companies that are required to complete internal vessel and management audits as required by ISM or TSMS. These companies should work through their RO/TPO for extension requests; however, extensions granted for this work is not required to be reported to the CG, but rather documented by company and RO/TPO.
Port State Control (PSC) Exams:
The Coast Guard will continue to use a risk based program to determine which vessels will be required to undergo a Port State Control Exam. The Coast Guard will not issue deficiencies or detain vessels for expired certificates, documents or mariner credentials until October 1, 2020.
Certain Certificate of Compliance (COC) exams are a statutory and regulatory requirement. Based on the OCMI’s evaluation of the history of the vessel, the OCMI may:
– Require Coast Guard attendance onboard the vessel to conduct a full or abbreviated exam;
– Accept objective evidence such as vessel status within Qualship 21, previous port state or flag state exams, recent classification surveys, pictures, video, vessel logs, machinery alarm reports, etc. in lieu of Coast Guard attendance onboard the vessel to credit a required inspection or exam;
or
– Defer a required inspection or exam for up to 90 days
Fishing Vessel Safety (FVS) Exams:
U.S. flagged commercial fishing industry vessels that are due for a 5 year commercial fishing vessel safety dockside exam that is based on statutory or regulatory requirements, will be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the local OCMI.
Based on the OCMI’s evaluation of the history of the vessel and in consultation with the vessel owner or operator, the OCMI may:
– Require Coast Guard attendance onboard the vessel to conduct a full or abbreviated exam;
or
– Defer a required exam for up to 90 days.
If a deferral is made, the OCMI will issue a letter of deferral to the vessel owner/operator. The letter of deferral will be retained on board the vessel.
Accepted Organizations (AO) and Similarly Qualified Organizations (SQO) that are recognized TPOs conducting FVS Exams on behalf of the Coast Guard. The TPO may defer a required FVS Exam for up to 90 days. If a deferral is made, a signed letter of deferral will be issued by the TPO to the vessel owner/operator. The letter of deferral will be retained on board the vessel. If a deferral is made, the TPO shall notify the cognizant OCMI or Coast Guard District Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety (CFVS) Coordinator.
Commercial Fishing Industry:
Certain commercial fishing vessels request a FVS Exam prior to carrying a National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA-NMFS) observer. These requests shall continue to be coordinated through the cognizant OCMI. Processing and accommodating requests for a FVS Exam will be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the OCMI.
For additional information, please use the following contact information:
U.S. Flagged vessels CGCVC@uscg.mil
PSC examinations PortStateControl@uscg.mil
Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety CGFishSafe@uscg.mil
(For information about operations in the United States, contact GAC North America at usa@gac.com)
Source: U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Information Bulletin No.09-20 dated 26 March 2020
Permission to land
Friday, March 27, 2020, Japan
For the time being, the Japanese Ministry of Justice denies permission to land in Japan to the following foreigners, unless the circumstances are exceptional:
Foreigners who have stayed in any of the following cities/provinces/regions within 14 days prior to the application for landing: Iceland, Ireland, Andorra, Italy, Iran, Estonia, Austria, Netherlands, San Marino, Swiss Confederation, Sweden, Spain, Slovenia, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Vatican, France, Belgium, Portugal, Malta, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg (whole country);
People’s Republic of China: Hubei Province, Zhejiang Province;
Republic of Korea: Daegu-guangyeok-si, or Cheondo-gun, Gyeongsan-si, Andong-si, Yeongcheon-si, Chilgok-gun, Uiseong-gun, Seongju-gun, Gunwigun in Gyeongsangbuk-do;
Foreigners who have Chinese passports issued in Hubei Province or Zhejiang Province in the People’s Republic of China;
Foreigners who were on the cruise ship, Westerdam, departed from Hong Kong.
For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Japan, contact GAC Japan at tokyo@gac.com
Suspension of entry by foreign nationals
Friday, March 27, 2020, China
Due to the rapid global spread of COVID-19, from tomorrow (28 March), China is temporarily suspending the entry into the country by foreign nationals holding valid visas or residence permits. Entry by foreign nationals with APEC business travel cards will be suspended as well.
The announcement of the suspension by the Foreign Ministry and the National Immigration Administration yesterday states that China is compelled to take this temporary measure in light of the outbreak situation and the practices of other countries.
Port visas, 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy, Hainan 30-day visa-free policy, 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign cruise-group-tour through Shanghai Port, Guangdong 144-hour visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups from Hong Kong or Macao SAR, and Guangxi 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups of ASEAN countries will also be temporarily suspended.
Entry with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas will not be affected and foreign nationals coming to China for necessary economic, trade, scientific or technological activities or out of emergency humanitarian needs may apply for visas at Chinese embassies or consulates.
Entry by foreign nationals with visas issued after the announcement will also not be affected.
For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in China, contact GAC China at china@gac.com
Shipping classed essential service as country enters 4 weeks self-isolation
Friday, March 27, 2020, New Zealand
New Zealand is now at Level 4 (highest level) which means the entire country is self-isolating, apart from essential services, for at least 4 weeks from midnight on 25 March.
Shipping is classified as an essential service to keep the country going, so there are currently no plans for loading/unloading to stop.
The usual free pratique process for vessels is continuing with a couple of additional questions around crew health onboard, as well as the requirement to advise port heath soonest if any illness onboard while vessel is working.
Stevedores/agents are keeping interactions with ship’s crew to a minimum to help stop the spread of this virus.
For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in New Zealand, contact the GAC Singapore Hub Agency Centre at hub.sg@gac.com
COVID-19 regulations update
Friday, March 27, 2020, Romania
Romania is presently under a State of Emergency to prevent and stop COVID-19. Below are the rules for transportation in the Black Sea and Danube:
A) For ports of Constanta, Constanta South (Agigea), Mangalia & Midia:
All vessels coming to these ports will berth at allocated berth
Pilots must wear protection equipment (as per medical instructions presented to pilots by the border medical department)
After berthing, the doctor will board the vessel, check the medical log and carefully examine all crew members
If all crew members are in good health, free pratique will be granted. Medical examination on board will take time, so free pratique cannot be granted immediately upon arrival.
– Vessel can start loading/discharge operations, but crew members must limit interaction with other people coming on board (stevedores, agents, authorities, suppliers, surveyors, etc). As much as possible, discussions to be held on deck, in open space with social distance of 2 metres, no shaking hands, and no interaction with people presenting signs of flu.
– Crew members are not allowed to go on shore, and no shore passes will be issued.
If a crew member is found to be sick during the medical check, the doctor can impose quarantine of 14 days. The 14 days starts from the moment when vessel left the last port of call. After completion of quarantine time, the doctor will check again the crew members and everything will be fine, the vessel can start loading/discharge.
B) For Danubian ports (Galati, Braila & Tulcea):
If vessels/convoy of barges are coming on the Danube to one of these ports, the procedure is same as above (medical check upon arrival, free pratique granted if all crew members are fine).
If vessels come via the Black Sea, from a red or yellow area, the vessel will mandatorily remain for 14 days quarantine at Sulina.
If vessels/convoy of barges come from the Bistroe Channel, they will mandatorily remain 14 days quarantine, at nautical mile 44 on the Danube.
C) For vessels and convoy of barges coming via the Danube (Danube-Black Sea channel) to Constanta port same rules are valid as stated in A)
D) For vessels/convoys of barges sailing out of Constanta, there are no rules, irrespective the destination port. Rules imposed by Romania are related to Romania only and do not concern other worldwide ports.
For information about operations in Romania, contact the GAC Dubai Hub Agency Centre at hub.ae@gac.com
Cautionary notice of potential force majeure
Friday, March 27, 2020, South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, 23 March, declared that the country would enter a state of lockdown from midnight on Thursday 26 March.
All citizens, excluding essential and emergency personnel, will be obliged to remain at home for 21 days, leaving only to access food supplies, medicine and/or medical care (essential products). The lockdown is expected to continue until midnight on Thursday 16 April 2020…
…Transnet has taken a decision to suspend all non-essential activities during the lockdown.
To minimise the negative impact of lockdown to our customers that may result from any take-or-pay contracts, we have directed Transnet Commodity Managers to engage with their respective customers. This will ensure that contractual Force Majeure and Hardship provisions are invoked and appropriate measures put in place for the duration of the state lockdown.
Our Commodity Managers and Support Staff will, during this period, be working online to provide support and updates to ensure that remedial plans are in put in place on areal time basis with any challenges that may arise during and as a result of the lockdown…
(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in South Africa, contact GAC South Africa at shipping.capetown@gac.com)
Source: Transnet letter to customers dated 26 March 2020
Coal Terminal shutdown
Friday, March 27, 2020, Richards Bay, South Africa
Richards Bay Coal Terminal [RBCT] will not continue to operate beyond midnight on 26 March 2020.
An application has been submitted to the Ministerial Committee to request an exemption for RBCT in order to support our Coal Exporting Parties (“CEPS”) who apply for an exemption to export coal during the lockdown period… …Should the exemption be granted to RBCT, critical sections or staff will be engaged accordingly and requested to run RBCT at a reduced rate…
(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in South Africa, contact GAC South Africa at shipping.capetown@gac.com)
Source: Richards Bay Coal Terminal Proprietary Limited advice dated 26 March 2020
Directives for sea ports in lockdown
Friday, March 27, 2020, South Africa
The Government of South Africa has issued directives for sea ports during the lockdown due to COVID-19.
For details of the directives, as well as further updates and information about operations in South Africa, contact GAC South Africa at shipping.capetown@gac.com
Curfew introduced, two-shift system at ports
Friday, March 27, 2020, Kenya
A nationwide curfew between 7pm and 5am daily is now in effect in Kenya from today (27 March).
Kenya Ports Authority has confirmed they intend to switch to a two-shift system of 12 hours each (6am-6pm & 6pm-6am).
(For information about operations in Kenya, contact the GAC Dubai Hub Agency Centre at hub.ae@gac.com)
Source: Seaforth Shipping (Kenya) Limited – GAC agent
Port operations during shutdown
Friday, March 27, 2020, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Due to COVID-19, the Bangladesh Government has declared leave for all government organisations and offices from 26 March to 4 April.
During this period, however, at Chattogram port:
Pilot service will be provided for incoming ships in the navy section of the port.
Ships will be berth and quarantine of sailors activated.
Transport division will conduct cargo loading/unloading activities 24/7 for incoming ships and arrangements will be made for delivery immediately after customs clearance.
Port security operational 24/7.
Chattogram port hospital will be run continuously.
Mechanical division will confirmation for continuous running of all port machinery.
Continuous electricity supply will be maintained.
Port fire service remains 24/7.
System analyst, CTMS and ICT based facilities will be kept running.
Civil engineering department will keep ready an emergency response team on call.
Transportation division, shipping agents, C&F agents, berth operator, terminal operator, ship handling operators and others port users shall offer necessary help to customs department to making speed on delivery activities.
All divisional chief shall adopt arrangements for executing official works through e-filing on emergency text.
For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Bangladesh, contact the GAC Dubai Hub Agency Centre at hub.ae@gac.com
COVID 19: Movement Restrictions
Friday, March 27, 2020, Tilbury, United Kingdom
In line with UK government restrictions that commenced Tuesday 25 March, travel in the UK is restricted and this includes any crew disembarking vessels in port.
In normal circumstances, ship’s crew should remain on board at all times when in port unless an emergency. If the Captain or Master of any vessel deem disembarkation essential, a request must be made to the Duty Harbour Master and disembarkation will only be permitted with written permission. Disembarkation will only be permitted in line with UK government restrictions and after discussion with the Port Police Duty Officer.
This will remain in force until further notice.
(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in the United Kingdom, contact GAC UK at uk@gac.com)
Source: Port of Tilbury Notice to Mariners – No. 05 of 2020 dated 27 March 2020
Crew change for cargo ships under special circumstances
Friday, March 27, 2020, Singapore
Since the onset of COVID-19, Singapore remains committed to ensuring the smooth operations of our port. We have ensured that operations can run smoothly and efficiently, while adopting many precautionary measures including thermal screening, disinfection of ships and safe distancing. To protect seafarers, we have also put in place procedures to quarantine ships, and treat suspected and confirmed cases1 of COVID-19.
With a recent heightened risk of imported cases, Singapore introduced a slate of measures on short term visitors entering or transiting in Singapore. We will need to suspend crew change for the time being…
…We understand that there would be special circumstances where crew will need to disembark or embark the ship, such as:
(a) the crew has served his/her maximum time on board and no further extension of the employment contract is granted by the flag State;
or
(b) compassionate grounds e.g. death of family member;
or
(c) the crew is no longer medically fit to work onboard the ship.
Under such special circumstances, cargo ships may submit their requests to MPA for consideration:
a) Supporting documentary evidence, e.g. crew’s articles of agreement, doctor’s certification that crew is no longer able to serve on board the ship;
b) Travel itinerary;
c) Fit-to-travel certificate;
and
d) Assurance that the signing on and/or the signing off crew must be well for the last fourteen (14) days before joining or leaving the ship and has not been in contact with a known or suspect case of COVID-19 in those 14 days.
Shipowner/agents are advised to plan and apply to MPA at shipping@mpa.gov.sg and pms@mpa.gov.sg.
(For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at singapore@gac.com)
Source: Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore Port Marine Circular No.19 of 2020 dated 27 March 2020
Reclamation work at Pulau Tekong
Friday, March 27, 2020, Singapore
The working period for reclamation work at Pulau Tekong has been extended. The work will now be carried out from 29 March to 28 September.
According to Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore Port Marine Circular No.20 of 2020, the work will be conducted 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1 01˚ 25.910′ 104˚ 03.472′
2 01˚ 26.260′ 104˚ 03.480′ Yellow/ Pillar/ Fl Y 2s/ Tekong-20
3 01˚ 26.544′ 104˚ 02.353′ Black/ Yellow/ Pillar/ Q Fl/ Tekong-19
4 01˚ 26.271′ 104˚ 01.343′ Yellow/ Pillar/ Fl Y 4s/ Tekong-18
5 01˚ 25.488′ 104˚ 00.444′ Green/ Conical/ Fl (3) G 15s/ Tekong
6 01˚ 25.167′ 104˚ 00.434′ Yellow/ Black/ Yellow/ Pillar/ Q(9)15s/West Tekong
7 01˚ 23.350′ 104˚ 01.057′ Green/ Conical/ Fl G 2s/ Tekong-3
8 01˚ 20.090′ 104˚ 04.899′
9 01˚ 20.090′ 104˚ 05.009′ Yellow/ Black/ Pillar/ Q(6) + LFl 5s/South Nelayan
10 01˚ 20.313′ 104˚ 05.215′
11 01˚ 20.375′ 104˚ 05.212′
12 01˚ 20.752′ 104˚ 04.944′
13 01˚ 21.406′ 104˚ 04.608′
14 01˚ 21.750′ 104˚ 04.690′ Red/ Can/ Fl R 4s/ Red Calder
15 01˚ 23.489′ 104˚ 05.338′
16 01˚ 23.661′ 104˚ 05.391′ Red/ Can/ Fl R 10s/ Tekong-22
17 01˚ 23.985′ 104˚ 05.423′
18 01˚ 24.237′ 104˚ 05.408′
19 01˚ 24.376′ 104˚ 05.375′ Red/ Can/ Fl R 2s/ Tekong-23
20 01˚ 24.481′ 104˚ 05.260′
21 01˚ 24.535′ 104˚ 05.110′
22 01˚ 24.310′ 104˚ 01.759′
23 01˚ 24.227′ 104˚ 01.665′
24 01˚ 24.294′ 104˚ 01.571′
25 01˚ 24.574′ 104˚ 01.623′
26 01˚ 24.589′ 104˚ 01.772′
Reclamation work will involve filling, dredging and construction of revetment, soil investigation and soil improvement works.
Soil improvement works will entail stabilized dredging, sand piling and deep cement mixing. The dredgers will be used for the bund construction within the working area.
Safety boats will be in attendance at all times to warn and direct craft in the vicinity to keep clear of 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 of the working area;
b) Maintain a proper lookout;
c) Proceed at a safe speed and to navigate with caution;
d) Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 21 (Sembawang Control);
and
e) Communicate with Sembawang Control for assistance, if required.
For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at singapore@gac.com
Mooring/unmooring of vessels off Pulau Tekong
Friday, March 27, 2020, Singapore
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Circular No.22 of 2020, from 29 March to 28 September, the locations of the below mooring buoys are as follows:
TK-MB-1
01 deg. 20.266’N / 104 deg. 04.727’E Fl.Y.2s
TK-MB-2
01 deg. 20.394’N / 104 deg. 04.589’E Fl.Y.2s
TK-MB-5
01 deg. 22.305’N / 104 deg. 02.312’E Fl.Y.6s
TK-MB-6
01 deg. 22.433’N / 104 deg. 02.158’E Fl.Y.6s
TK-MB-7
01 deg. 20.711’N / 104 deg. 04.205’E Fl.Y.8s
TK-MB-8
01 deg. 20.834’N / 104 deg. 04.060’E Fl.Y.8s
TK-MB-9
01 deg. 21.659’N / 104 deg. 03.082’E Fl.Y.10s
TK-MB-10
01 deg. 21.781’N / 104 deg. 02.938’E Fl.Y.10s
TK-MB-11
01 deg. 23.264’N / 104 deg. 01.205’E Fl.Y.3s
TK-MB-12
01 deg. 23.125’N / 104 deg. 01.348’E Fl.Y.3s
(The mooring buoys will be removed upon completion of the reclamation.)
Working Hours: From 0700H to 1900H Daily, including Sundays and Public Holidays.
During this period, bulk carriers, self-propelled barges and tug boats with barges in composite unit carrying bulk sand will be transiting to Pulau Tekong reclamation project area. All vessels shall navigate with caution when in the vicinity of the mooring buoys off Pulau Tekong.
For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at singapore@gac.com
