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Demolition work at Damen Shipyard
Monday, May 24, 2021, Singapore
Demolition works are being carried out at Damen Shipyard until 20 November.
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.42 Of 2021, the works will be conducted from 0800 to 1900 hours local time daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1) 1°18.749’N / 103°38.455’E
2) 1°18.733’N / 103°38.472’E
3) 1°18.752’N / 103°38.490’E
4) 1°18.730’N / 103°38.511’E
5) 1°18.691’N / 103°38.476’E
6) 1°18.729’N / 103°38.437’E
The demolition of foreshore structures will be carried out using land-based equipment and the debris will be loaded on to the trucks using crane barges for disposal.
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Seawall reinstatement works at Black Point Power Station
Monday, April 19, 2021, Hong Kong
For approximately three months, seawall reinstatement works will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22° 25.012’N / 113° 54.703’E
(B) 22° 25.036’N / 113° 54.675’E
(C) 22° 25.076’N / 113° 54.716’E
(D) 22° 25.051’N / 113° 54.743’E
The works will be carried out by one derrick lighter. One tugboat will provide assistance.
A working area of approximately 40 metres around the derrick lighter will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the lighter.
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Second revision of berthing policy & tariff structure
Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Hazira, India
Adani Hazira Port Ltd has published a 2nd revision of the berthing policy and tariff structure, to come into effect from 1 April.
For further details, as well as information about operations in India, contact GAC India at [email protected]
Anchoring at Tuas View Extension off AVLCC
Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Singapore
From 9 March to 8 September, bulk carriers will be anchoring and discharging sand at the break bulking slots at Tuas View Extension. The arrival and departure movements of bulk carriers will take place during daylight hours.
Latitude and longitude positions are on WGS84 horizontal datum and are compatible with GDA94 datum.
(For information about operations in Australia, contact GAC Australia at [email protected])
Source: Maritime Safety Queensland Notice To Mariners 017 (T) of 2021
Optimization of supply routes for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Panama Canal, Panama
The Panama Canal has signed memorandums of Understanding with Panama Ports Company (PPC) and PSA Panama International Terminal (PSA Panama) to help optimize supply routes for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and supplies to Latin America.
Panama’s logistics capabilities and strategic location at the crossroads of the Americas make it uniquely positioned to assist in meeting the demand imposed on supply chains by the worldwide pandemic.