Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued a Port Marine Circular highlighting the requirements for proper disposal of radioactive waste in Singapore, set by the National Environment Agency (NEA).
In fact, NEA noted that is an offence to dispose of, accumulate and transport radioactive waste in Singapore without an approval in writing from the Director-General of Environment Protection (DGEP) of NEA.
In light of the situation, any person found to have disposed of, accumulated or transported radioactive waste without authorization is liable on conviction to a fine up to $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term up to 12 months or to both.
While radioactive material installed as part of the equipment of ships are not required to be licensed in Singapore, the material cannot be disposed of in Singapore without authorization. For enquiries on licensing and authorization matters, operators can contact the Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science Department of NEA.
A non-exhaustive list of apparatus containing radioactive materials commonly used by or found in the shipping industry is tabled below for information:
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