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Vessels are recommended to display the night signals when crossing Singapore Strait The Republic of the Marshall Islands issued a Marine Safety Advisory No 69-11 refering to Regional Marine Safety Offices, Nautical Inspectors, Masters, Owners and Agents including new rules for night signals by Singapore MPA.Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has issued a circular (Port Marine Circular No. 02 of 2011, attached) advising owners, operators, and masters of a recent amendment to the rules for vessels navigating through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.With effect from 1 July 2011, vessels crossing the traffic separation scheme (TSS) and precautionary areas in the Singapore Strait during hours of darkness are recommended to display the night signals consisting of three (3) all-round green lights in a vertical line.For further information, click here.Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands

Procedures for testing of the Ship Security Alert System The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a circular providing guidance on procedures for testing of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) on Singapore-registered ships.To view the circular please click hereSource: MPA

Electronic system for processing and issuance of Certificates of Endorsement The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a circular advising of its new electronic system for processing and issuance of Certificates of Endorsement.To view the circular please click hereSource: MPA Singapore

The crew is reported to have been rescued A Singapore-registered asphalt tanker was reported to have sunk off the east coast of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia this afternoon.The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said today it was informed that the ship "AB9" was listing about 3.10pm, and subsequently sank about 5pm.At the time of the incident, the vessel was reported to be on her way from here to Sumbawa, Indonesia, MPA said.There were 14 crew, all Thai nationals, on board the tanker. They were reported to have been rescued by the Indonesian navy, the authority added.Source: Berhama