Tag: safe navigation

In the IMO, the countries have just agreed on training requirements for seafarers on board ships in Arctic regions.

MPA Singapore Port Marine Circular 03/2014 MPA Singapore has issued Port Marine Circular No.3/2014 to highlight the the safe navigation in the Singapore Strait and Singapore Waters is of outmost importance for all types of ships entering these areas.All types of ship including Very Large Crude Carriers, Very Large OreCarriers, Mega Container Ships and unwieldy tows navigate through the busySingapore Strait and call at the Port of Singapore.Shipmasters and watchkeeping officers when navigating in these waters arereminded to take the following safety measures:Maintain vigilance, keep proper lookouts and proceed at safe speedtaking into consideration the prevailing weather conditionsMaintain VHF radio watch and listen for regular traffic informationpromulgated by the Singapore Vessel Traffic Information Service (VTIS) toensure safety of navigation. The information, advice, warnings and alertsprovided by Singapore VTIS are to assist shipmasters in the safe navigationand do not relieve shipmasters from their duties and responsibilities of theshipConduct master/pilot exchange of information and passage plan; andBrief bridge team thoroughly on the intended passage.Shipmasters and watchkeeping officers of all vessels are reminded to fullycomply, at all times, with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions atSea, 1972 and the Port Regulations applicable within Singapore port limits. Failureto observe these regulations may result in ...

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) collaborated with the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) to organise the first in a series of dialogue sessions to the shipping community to reinforce the importance of the safety of navigation in the Singapore Strait and Singapore's port waters.

Additional safety and navigational alerts to vessels MPA takes a serious view of any incidents in Singapore waters. Following the recent three collisions resulting in oil spillage, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is conducting investigations to determine the causes of the collisions and if there were systemic issues that need to be addressed. While awaiting the outcome of these investigations, MPA will implement several measures with immediate effect to minimise future marine incidents.Measures to enhance navigational safetyMPA will conduct briefings to the shipping community to reinforce the importance of the safety of navigation in the Singapore Strait and within our port waters. These briefings, conducted in partnership with the Singapore Shipping Association, will be targeted at shipowners, ship managers, ship charterers and shipping agents, who have direct channels to convey the safety messages to the ship masters and officers. The first of these briefing will be held this week.MPA will also promulgate Port Marine and Shipping Circulars to the shipping and harbour craft communities, emphasising the importance of navigational safety and to maintain vigilance whilst navigating.-The Port Operations Control Centre (POCC) will also initiate broadcasts on the importance of safe navigation and vigilance in the Singapore Strait ...

MPA takes a serious view of any incidents in Singapore waters. Following the recent three collisions resulting in oil spillage, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is conducting investigations to determine the causes of the collisions and if there were systemic issues that need to be addressed

As Hong Kong is entering the fog season, the Director of Marine, Mr Francis Liu, has reminded coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels to post extra lookouts, proceed at a safe speed and strictly comply with the Collision Regulations when navigating in poor visibility in Hong Kong waters.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has issued Marine Notice Advisory on new voluntary speed restrictions zone in effect through 30 January 2014. A Dynamic Management Area (DMA) has been established 46 nautical miles southeast of Nantucket to protect an aggregation of 3 right whales.

The Danish Maritime Authority's 2014 performance contract is ready. It sets operational as well as development goals in the short and the longer term as regards tasks pertaining to safety, growth and customer service.

Effective from January 1st, 2014 The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will require the use of an Under Keel ClearanceManagement (UKCM) system for vessels transiting through the Torres Strait from 1 January 2014.The Torres Strait is a vital shipping route for the Asia-Pacific region and is traversed by a number oflarge vessels each week.The UKCM system allows vessel operators and coastal pilots to plan the safeand efficient passage of deep draught vessels through the Torres Strait with accurate vessel informationand environmental data from tide, stream, wind and wave sensors.The web based system is designed to monitor the depth of water under a ship's keel as it traverses theTorres Strait.AMSA Chief Executive Officer Graham Peachey said the aim of the system is to enhance shippingsafety in the Torres Strait by ensuring the minimum under keel clearance requirements are met."The UKCM system is a standardised system that provides an enhanced level of safety for vesselstransiting this unique area," Mr Peachey said."The Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system first become operational in Australian watersin December 2011 and since then, AMSA has been monitoring its use and operation."The system has been used successfully by a number of coastal pilots over the past two years ...

On 20 December 2013, the Danish Maritime Authority submitted a bill to amend the Danish Pilotage Act and various other acts for consultation.