The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has sent out the following update, which highlights that from January 2024, the Just In Time Planning and Coordination Platform (JIT Platform) for the Port of Singapore will be extended to tankers berthing at the energy terminals and all vessels calling at the anchorages.
As explained, the JIT Platform had previously been fully implemented from 1 October 2023 for vessels berthing at PSA Terminal and Jurong Port for cargo operations.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will provide a 72-hours’ notification to Singapore-bound vessels regarding their berth allocation. Vessels are expected to time their arrival in Singapore accordingly. MPA has assessed that the 72-hour notification period allows for activities such as the provision of supplies, bunkering, crew change, and inspections to be conducted concurrently with cargo operations.
Any subsequent changes to the Estimated Time of Berthing (ETB) will be communicated through the JIT system, which operates as a live notification system. In case of delays to the ETB, not attributable to the vessel, MPA is prepared to provide anchorage space in the port if the delay is communicated within 12 hours for vessels coming from the west and six hours for vessels coming from the east before the ETB. Ships calling Singapore for husbandry services are allowed to enter, provided activities are planned during their stay. Vessels staying beyond 36 hours without a valid reason (i.e., no scheduled activities) may be directed to leave port by MPA.
INTERTANKO has provided a list of recommended anchorages for tankers, which can also be used by all types of vessels, subject to the service providers’ approval. The following is the list of alternative anchorages provided by INTERTANKO:
In Indonesia (within Riau Islands):
In Malaysia:
• Pasir Gudang Port Limit
• Charisma Marine Supplies Sdn. Bhd
• Sinar Eja Engineering and Supply Sdn. Bhd
• Nikkomas Sdn. Bhd.
• AWH International Logistics Sdn. Bhd
• Sungai Udang Port Limit (To confirm whether non-tankers can utilise the space by the 2nd
week of Jan, 2024)
issues concerning anchorage space.
