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Port of Singapore updates rules for boarding of shore-based personnel: Do’s and Don’ts

MPA Singapore published a new circular regulating shore-based personnel boarding a vessel. The circular requires the owner, agent, or master to notify the Port Master in advance of any shore-based personnel expected to come onboard during the port stay in Singapore. The circular deals with personnel boarding the vessel in connection with for example repairs, surveys, and inspections. The boarding of bunker and ship supplies personnel does not need to be notified. Specifically, the owner, agent or master of the vessel must inform the Port Master three days before the arrival of the vessel, that the vessel will be conducting the activities mentioned in paragraph 1, and whether shore-based personnel (such as surveyors, P&I correspondents, superintendents and repair technicians) will be boarding the vessel at the anchorages or terminals. The following information shall be submitted: a. Name of vessel; b. Name of service provider; c. Purpose of boarding and scope of works; d. Full name and local contact number of shore-based personnel; e. The intended boarding date and time, with estimated duration on board; and f. The service provider’s Safe Management Measures (SMM), which must include details of safe distancing and precautionary measures for COVID-19 before boarding, when conducting work ...

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Exercise is wise: Remaining fit onboard

The way of life of modern seafarers is a sedentary one and opportunities for sport and fitness are limited. In fact, most ships do not meet the needs of seafarers to do fitness activities. However, they are extremely important. Fitness activities are intended to improve or maintain good physical condition, but the most important fact to remember is that fitness and health are closely related.

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