Tag: MPA Singapore

Surrounding special areas The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issues Circular regarding the prohibition on movement of vessels in waters surroundingJurong IslandPulau Busing & Pulau BukomPulau Sebarok & Shell SBMSembawang Wharves and approaches theretoIn exercise of the powers conferred under Section 43(c) of the MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE ACT (CHAPTER 170A) (the Act), the Port Master hereby prohibits all vessels from entering the areas set out below for any purpose, except with the prior approval of the Port Master. The Port Master, in granting such approval, may impose such conditions as he deems fit, including restrictions as to time and location.To view more information, click here.Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Maritime Singapore Green Initiative seeks to further reduce the environmental impact of shipping Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued Circular applicable to Ship owners, ship managers and the shipping community including details of the Green Ship Programme under the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative.This Circular serves to provide details of the Green Ship Programmefor Singapore-flagged ships. The Green Ship Programme is one of the threeprogrammes under the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative which wasannounced at the Singapore International Maritime Awards (IMA) 2011.The Maritime Singapore Green Initiative seeks to further reduce the environmental impact of shipping and related activities and to promote clean and green shipping. The Green Ship Programme will commence on 1 July 2011 and will be valid for 5 years until 30 June 2016.You can view more details by clicking here.Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil and Air) - Amendments Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued Circular applicable to Ship owners, managers, operators, masters, crew members and the Shipping Community.This circular informs the Shipping Community on the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 and the Prevention ofPollution of the Sea (Air) (Amendment) Regulations 2011.You can view further details, by clicking here.Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

There was no report of any injury or pollution A ferry ran aground north of Pulau Tekong Tuesday morning after experiencing engine trouble.The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said it was informed at 11.25 am Tuesday that the Belize-registered passenger ferry, FB Falcon Princess, had beached north of Pulau Tekong about 1.8 km west-southwest of Johor's Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal.The incident occurred within the Singapore port limit.The passenger ferry was on a scheduled trip from Changi Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal.At the time of the incident, there were 24 passengers and 11 crew onboard.MPA said all passengers were safely transferred to Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal using another boat.There was no report of any injury or pollution.Vessel traffic remains unaffected.MPA said it has issued navigational broadcasts to inform ships in the vicinity of the incident and to keep clear.MPA said it is investigating the incident.Source: CNA

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