Tag: MPA Singapore

On 3rd January 2017, the MPA was notified of a collision between Singapore-registered container vessel WAN HAI 301 and a Gibraltar-registered container vessel APL DENVER off Pasir Gudang Port, Johor Malaysia.

The MPA Singapore has announced that all MPA licensed bunker suppliers, bunker craft operators, bunker surveying companies and bunker surveyors are to adhere strictly to the terms and conditions of their bunker licences and requirements for MFO bunker delivery by MFM in the Port of Singapore

With effect from 1 January 2017, the use of the mass flow metering (MFM) system for the delivery of marine fuel oil (MFO) in bunkers in Singapore will become mandatory.

A circular issued by MPA Signapore details information about the use of electronic certificates on board ships flying the flag of Singapore with the aim administrative burdens to be reduced among other benefits.

Passenger ferry MV Sea Prince, while enroute from Nongsapura Ferry Terminal, Batam, to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, Singapore run aground last November due to Master’s fault who, without tenable and valid safety reason altered the heading of the vessel towards Singapore prematurely and not following the approved passage plan.

The MPA Singapore has issued advisory reminding operators of pleasure craft, recreational fishing vessels and yachts to comply with the port requirements before departing the Port of Singapore; and be familiar with the port entry requirements and procedures, as well as any other regulatory requirements such as immigration, customs, health, of the next port(s) of call.

Capt M.Segar, MPA Singapore, referred to the current maritime cyber security threats and actions taken by MPA to create further awareness. He stressed that innovations and technology development in the industry have led to security gaps in the maritime cyberspace thus cyber security is now more important than ever.

MPA Singapore has issued circular to inform on the implementation of revision of frequencies and channeling arrangement for the maritime HF and VHF made by the World Radio-communication Conference 2012 to appendices 17 and 18 of the Radio Regulations.

UKHO has launched three new Port Approach Guides with the support of the MPA Singapore. Forming part of the UKHO’s global series of Port Approach Guides, each one is a single chart that contains specific passage planning information for the port in question.

The MPA Academy (MPAA) is conducting its first regional workshop on the IMSAS in Singapore aiming to assist IMO Member States in the process of preparing for the audit under IMSAS.