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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

SOLAS CH V Safety of Navigation The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a comprehensive circular reminding stakeholders that the implementation dates for mandatory carriage of the Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) will commence on a phased-in basis on 1 July 2012.Please refer to the full text of the Circular.Source: Singapore Maritime and Port Authority

Singapore preparation for contingency of hijack The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a circular providing guidance in the preparation of a company and crew for the contingency of hijack by pirates in the western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden. The company should have a complete and up-to-date Crisis Management Procedure (CMP). The crew should be trained, briefed, and have up-to-date personnel and medical files.Please refer to the Shipping Circular.Source: Sinapore Maritime and Port Authority