Singapore
General Information for Singapore
Geo-political:
Capital City: Singapore. 01° 17.00′ N, 103° 51.00′ E
Nationality: (noun) Singaporean(s), (adjective) Singapore.
Population: 6,209,660 (July 2020).
Communications:
International Direct Dial Code: 65.
Number of Internal Airports: 9 (2013).
Major Languages Spoken: English 36.9% (official), Mandarin 34.9% (official), other Chinese dialects 12.2%
(includes Hokkien, Cantonese, Teochew, Hakka), Malay 10.7% (official), Tamil 3.3%
(official) and others 2%.
Economy:
Currency: 1 Singapore Dollar (SGD) of 100 Cents.
Exchange Rates:
(as of March 2021)
USD 1.00 = SGD 1.35
SGD 1.00 = USD 0.74
Exchange rates under licence from
XE.com
Main Industries: Electronics, chemicals, financial services, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining,
biomedical products, scientific instruments, telecommunication equipment, processed
food, beverages, ship repair, offshore platform construction and entrepot trade.
Agricultural Products: Vegetables, poultry, eggs, fish, ornamental fish and orchids.
Imports: Machinery, equipment, mineral fuels, chemicals, foodstuffs and consumer goods.
Exports: Machinery, equipment (, electronics, telecommunications), pharmaceuticals, other chemicals,
refined petroleum products, foodstuffs and beverages.
Commodities: Crude: Exports 14,780 bbl/d. Imports 783,300 bbl/d. Products: Production 755,000 bbl/d.
Exports 1,820,000 bbl/d. Imports 2,335,000 bbl/d. LNG: Exports 622,900,000 cu.m..
Imports 13,480,000,000 cu.m..
Environment:
Territorial Sea: 3 n.m.
Exclusive Fishing Zone: Exclusive Fishing Zone: within and beyond territorial sea, as defined in treaties
and practice.
Coastline Extent: 193 km.
Climate: Tropical; hot, humid, rainy; two distinct monsoon seasons - northeastern monsoon (December
to March) and southwestern monsoon (June to September); inter-monsoon - frequent afternoon
and early evening thunderstorms.
Natural Resources: Fish and deepwater ports.
Terrain: Low lying, gently undulating central plateau.
Average Temperatures:
| Month | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30° C | 23° C |
| June | 31° C | 24° C |
| September | 31° C | 24° C |
OVERVIEW:
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issues Port Marine Circulars; MPA
is the statutory Port Authority responsible to the Ministry of Transport for managing
vessel movements and monitoring navigational safety and the marine environment in
the port. Listed below is a selection of those that fall into the categories used
in
Guide to Port Entry . Masters, owners and interested parties are recommended to familiarise themselves
with the contents of these Notices and others published on the Authority's website.
All Notices can be viewed or downloaded at
www.mpa.gov.sg/
DOCUMENTS:
DigitalPORT@SG streamlines vessel, immigration and port health clearances across multiple
agencies into a single application by consolidating 16 separate forms. Shipmasters
and ship agents can now submit, track and receive approval for arriving and departing
ships through the portal. Access to digitalPORT@SG is for registered users at
digitalport.mpa.gov.sg/
PORTNET:
Tel: +65 6321 1173/1528. F: +65 6321 1006.
[email protected]
www.portnet.com/
Vessels can order services and facilities provided by the PSA Corporation and submit
trade documents to various trade agencies and authorities.
Ship Planning Operations:
CT1 (KT, TPT, BT). T: +65 6321 1656, 6321 1657, 6321 1672 6321 1671. F: +65 6321 1023.
[email protected]
CT2 (PPT1, PPT2, PPT3 & PPT5). T: +65 6771 7564. F: +65 6771 7569.
[email protected]
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
www.mpa.gov.sg/
Port Circulars:
No. 25 (01.12.2005)
- Guidance to Masters, companies and duly authorised Officers on the requirement relating to the submission of Security Related Information Prior to the Entry of a Ship into Port – MSC/Circ. 1130
- Revision to the Pre-Arrival Notification of Security (PANS)
- Guidance for establishing Security Measures when Vessels call at Non ISPS Compliant Ports.
No. 10 (01-04-2005). Boarding of Vessels by Security Teams.
No. 17 (29-06-2004). Declaration of IMO Security Level.
No. 13 (09-05-2004). Contact Details for proper Recipients of Maritime Security-related
Communications.
CSI:
Operational.
RESTRICTIONS:
Height restrictions available at
www.mpa.gov.sg/
Port Circulars:
No. 029 (23-06-2020). Revision of Height Restriction in Cruise Bay.
No. 15 (22-08-2006). Live Firing Area (LFA).
No. 22 (30-05-2003). Prohibited Area at Pulau Satumu (Raffles Lighthouse) and waters
surrounding a radius of 300 m. around the Lighthouse.
No. 88 (06-10-1997). Tall Vessels' Movements South of Changi Airport.
Port Notices:
No. 28 (01-03-2006). Protected Area, Police Coast Guard Loyang Regional Base (Sea
Area).
Bridges:
| Name/Location | Vertical Clearance 1 | Max. Airdraft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (m.) | (m.) | ||
| Sungai Jurong Bridge | 9.2 | 7.3 | |
| West Johor Strait: Bridge Connecting Singapore and Johor: | |||
| Singapore Navigation Span | 12.0 | 10.0 | |
| Malaysian Main Navigation Span | 25.0 | ||
| Malaysian Secondary Navigation Span | 9.0 | ||
| Benjamin Sheares Bridge – Across Marina Bay Entrance: | |||
| North Channel | 14.0 | 9.0 | |
| Middle (Main) Channel | 10.0 | 9.0 | |
| South Channel | 8.4 | 7.0 | |
| Benjamin Sheares Bridge – Across Kallang Basin Entrance: | |||
| Main Channel | 28.0 | 26.0 | |
| Eastern Channel | 28.0 | 15.0 | |
| Western Channel | 28.0 | 15.0 | |
| Keppel Harbour Aerial Cableway Vertical Clearance: | |||
| Aerial Cableway | 56.0 | 52.0 | |
| 1 MHWS | |||
APPROACHES:
www.mpa.gov.sg/
Navigational Channels:
| Name | Controlling Depth |
|---|---|
| (m.) | |
| Eastern Buoy to Johor Port Water Front | 12.0 |
| Johor Port Water Front to Sembawang Shipyard | 11.1 |
| Sembawang Shipyard to Ordnance Reach | 9.8 |
| East Keppel Fairway – Western Portion | 13.4 |
| East Keppel Fairway – Deep Channel | 15.4 |
| Buran Channel | 8.9 |
| Cruise Bay (Tg. Berlayar to Berth CC01) | 10.7 |
| West Keppel Fairway | 15.5 |
| Sisters Fairway (Selat Tanjong Hakim) | 10.1 |
| Jong Fairway | 16.4 |
| Sinki Fairway (dredged channel) – up to Tankstore, Pulau Busing | 18.0 |
| Sinki Fairway – Pulau Busing to Cyrene Beacon | 11.2 |
| Selat Pandan | 15.1 |
| East Jurong Channel – Deep Water Channel | 14.9 |
| West Jurong Fairway | 12.1 |
| Temasek Fairway | 15.5 |
| West Johor Strait | 5.6 |
| * Shallower waters of depths 10.6 m. lie north of Buoy P26, towards Pasir Panjang Wharves. | |
Pulau Satumu Semaphore Tower (Raffles Lighthouse):
By day, the tower shall display an upright black cone over a black drum and by night
a light Iso. 10 s. to warn passing vessels of a VLCC crossing the Main Strait (from
either West Raffles passage or Philip Channel into Singapore Port Limit) bound for
the Shell Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) in position 01° 11.47′ N, 103° 47.43′ E
Vessels approaching Raffles Lighthouse either from the east or west are requested
to keep a sharp look-out for the above signals.
When the said signals are displayed, such vessels are advised to reduce speed consistent
with safe navigation and to stop if necessary. It is also recommended that they should
not, under any circumstances, cross ahead of the VLCC or in any way impede its safe
passage.
Fairways:
- 01° 17.20′ N, 103° 54.49′ E
- 01° 16.11′ N, 103° 56.01′ E
- 01° 16.11′ N, 103° 57.68′ E
- 01° 16.63′ N, 103° 58.71′ E
- 01° 16.63′ N, 103° 59.98′ E
- 01° 16.97′ N, 103° 59.34′ E
- 01° 14.96′ N, 103° 56.13′ E
- 01° 17.00′ N, 103° 53.91′ E
Eastern Fairway:
- 01° 15.43′ N, 103° 53.81′ E
- 01° 14.32′ N, 103° 54.95′ E
- 01° 14.06′ N, 103° 54.47′ E
- 01° 15.12′ N, 103° 53.36′ E
Eastern Corridor:
- 01° 15.14′ N, 103° 50.92′ E
- 01° 15.04′ N, 103° 51.77′ E
- 01° 15.01′ N, 103° 51.80′ E
- 01° 14.68′ N, 103° 52.18′ E
- 01° 14.68′ N, 103° 52.68′ E
- 01° 13.61′ N, 103° 53.62′ E
- 01° 12.74′ N, 103° 52.03′ E
- 01° 13.34′ N, 103° 51.75′ E
- 01° 13.94′ N, 103° 51.50′ E
- 01° 15.14′ N, 103° 50.92′ E
East Keppel Fairway:
- 01° 14.92′ N, 103° 51.02′ E
- 01° 14.76′ N, 103° 51.10′ E
- 01° 14.14′ N, 103° 50.35′ E
- 01° 14.05′ N, 103° 50.10′ E
- 01° 14.20′ N, 103° 50.00′ E
- 01° 14.28′ N, 103° 50.32′ E
Buran Channel:
- 01° 13.58′ N, 103° 49.59′ E
- 01° 13.98′ N, 103° 50.19′ E
- 01° 13.73′ N, 103° 50.38′ E
- 01° 13.39′ N, 103° 50.65′ E
- 01° 12.80′ N, 103° 50.11′ E
- 01° 12.55′ N, 103° 50.40′ E
- 01° 13.58′ N, 103° 49.59′ E
Sisters Fairway:
- 01° 12.79′ N, 103° 48.42′ E
- 01° 12.55′ N, 103° 50.40′ E
- 01° 12.80′ N, 103° 51.11′ E
- 01° 13.28′ N, 103° 51.78′ E
- 01° 12.74′ N, 103° 52.03′ E
- 01° 12.40′ N, 103° 51.40′ E
- 01° 11.96′ N, 103° 50.30′ E
- 01° 12.09′ N, 103° 49.18′ E
- 01° 12.42′ N, 103° 48.77′ E
Southern Fairway:
- 01° 15.39′ N, 103° 45.68′ E
- 01° 15.85′ N, 103° 46.37′ E
- 01° 15.52′ N, 103° 46.60′ E
- 01° 15.19′ N, 103° 47.16′ E
- 01° 16.12′ N, 103° 47.71′ E
- 01° 15.75′ N, 103° 48.31′ E
- 01° 15.60′ N, 103° 48.39′ E
- 01° 14.34′ N, 103° 47.12′ E
- 01° 14.52′ N, 103° 45.81′ E
West Keppel Fairway:
- 01° 14.52′ N, 103° 45.81′ E
- 01° 14.34′ N, 103° 47.12′ E
- 01° 14.02′ N, 103° 47.28′ E
- 01° 13.82′ N, 103° 47.46′ E
- 01° 12.98′ N, 103° 48.25′ E
- 01° 12.42′ N, 103° 48.77′ E
- 01° 12.09′ N, 103° 49.18′ E
- 01° 11.84′ N, 103° 48.36′ E
- 01° 12.15′ N, 103° 48.20′ E
- 01° 14.18′ N, 103° 46.22′ E
- 01° 14.52′ N, 103° 45.81′ E
Jong Fairway:
- 01° 17.96′ N, 103° 42.71′ E
- 01° 17.95′ N, 103° 43.63′ E
- 01° 17.34′ N, 103° 44.41′ E
- 01° 16.74′ N, 103° 44.90′ E
- 01° 16.09′ N, 103° 45.69′ E
- 01° 15.77′ N, 103° 46.24′ E
- 01° 15.39′ N, 103° 45.68′ E
- 01° 15.88′ N, 103° 45.05′ E
- 01° 16.40′ N, 103° 44.78′ E
- 01° 16.55′ N, 103° 44.74′ E
- 01° 17.02′ N, 103° 44.29′ E
- 01° 17.69′ N, 103° 43.44′ E
- 01° 17.70′ N, 103° 42.87′ E
- 01° 17.69′ N, 103° 42.71′ E
- 01° 17.96′ N, 103° 42.71′ E
East Jurong Channel:
- 01° 16.03′ N, 103° 38.43′ E
- 01° 16.37′ N, 103° 38.70′ E
- 01° 16.91′ N, 103° 39.77′ E
- 01° 17.15′ N, 103° 40.11′ E
- 01° 17.61′ N, 103° 40.70′ E
- 01° 17.80′ N, 103° 41.10′ E
- 01° 17.91′ N, 103° 41.85′ E
- 01° 17.96′ N, 103° 42.68′ E
- 01° 17.68′ N, 103° 42.68′ E
- 01° 17.62′ N, 103° 41.60′ E
- 01° 17.41′ N, 103° 40.89′ E
- 01° 16.94′ N, 103° 40.28′ E
- 01° 16.67′ N, 103° 39.90′ E
- 01° 16.44′ N, 103° 39.43′ E
- 01° 15.92′ N, 103° 39.08′ E
- 01° 16.03′ N, 103° 38.43′ E
West Jurong Channel:
- 01° 16.12′ N, 103° 39.22′ E
- 01° 15.63′ N, 103° 39.22′ E
- 01° 13.08′ N, 103° 40.43′ E
- 01° 12.73′ N, 103° 39.47′ E
- 01° 13.78′ N, 103° 39.50′ E
- 01° 15.44′ N, 103° 38.71′ E
- 01° 16.37′ N, 103° 38.71′ E
- 01° 16.12′ N, 103° 39.22′ E
Temasek Fairway:
- 01° 12.32′ N, 103° 38.36′ E
- 01° 13.15′ N, 103° 40.62′ E
- 01° 14.97′ N, 103° 42.40′ E
- 01° 15.64′ N, 103° 43.82′ E
- 01° 16.40′ N, 103° 44.78′ E
- 01° 15.88′ N, 103° 45.05′ E
- 01° 15.36′ N, 103° 44.04′ E
- 01° 15.21′ N, 103° 45.09′ E
- 01° 15.28′ N, 103° 45.57′ E
- 01° 15.39′ N, 103° 45.68′ E
- 01° 14.52′ N, 103° 45.81′ E
- 01° 14.22′ N, 103° 43.60′ E
- 01° 11.97′ N, 103° 39.69′ E
Sinki Fairway:
Port Circulars:
No. 20 (01-12-2019). Complying with Rules for Vessels Navigating Through the Straits
of Malacca and Singapore.
No. 02 (14-02-2018). Revision of Anchorages, Fairways and Channels in Port.
No. 4 (07.05.2013) Recommendatory Measure for Vessels Crossing the Traffic Separation
Scheme (TSS) and Precautionary Areas in the Singapore Strait during the Hours of Darkness.
No. 20 (14-11-2006). Safety of Navigation in the Singapore Strait.
No. 02 (02-01-2003). Designated Routes for Pleasure Craft and visiting Yachts arriving
and departing Singapore.
No. 26 (27-09-2001). Dissemination of Passage Plan to Shipmasters.
No. 96 (01-12-1997). Control of Marine Traffic in Cruise Bay.
Safe Passage:
The Straits of Malacca and Singapore constitute one of the world's busiest shipping
corridors. Vessels transiting the area are directed to
Safe Passage – The Straits of Malacca and Singapore, produced by Cooperative Mechanism, a joint initiative by the governments of Indonesia,
Malaysia and Singapore. Information can be summarised as follows:
Collision Prevention:
Masters are reminded of the risks associated with the use of VHF for collision avoidance.
In such congested waters, VHF communication can often be misunderstood leading to
risk of close quarters situations and possible collision.
Similarly AIS, while a useful tool in assessing the situation, should not be relied
upon when deciding on required collision avoidance action. AIS may be transmitting
incomplete or incorrect data, some vessels may have defective or deactivated AIS.
Routeing Measures:
A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) has been established between Permatang Sedepa and
the entrance to the South China Sea, a distance of approx. 250 n.m. Designated routeing
for deep-draft vessels and precautionary areas are indicated on BA Chart No. 5502.
Vessels crossing TSS lanes or any precautionary area are required to display three
all-round green lights in a vertical line. Displaying this signal does not exempt
the vessel from any obligation under the
International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea.
Anchoring:
It is strictly prohibited to anchor within the TSS and precautionary areas. In cases
of emergency, vessels with an urgent need to anchor should as far as possible attempt
to ascertain location of pipelines, submerged installations and cables before doing
so.
Visibility:
Sudden thunderstorms with heavy rain may occur during the monsoon periods from June
to August and October to December. Such storms may develop rapidly and will cause
visibility to be severely restricted. Regional forest fires and associated smoke haze
may also affect the Straits especially during the dry season.
Local Traffic:
Numerous tugs and barges transit the area, often at slow speed. Concentrations of
such vessels may be expected in the vicinity of Batu Berhanti and crossing the TSS
close to Singapore. Local passenger traffic is abundant, particularly in the following
areas:
- approaches to Port Dickson
- approaches to Melaka
- approaches to Muar
- approaches to Batu Pahat
- between Kukup and Pulau Karimun
- the area south of Singapore Island
Increased crossing traffic will also be encountered within precautionary areas and
near pilot boarding areas. VLCCs using the deep water route bound for Singapore generally
cross the TSS SE of the Raffles Lighthouse. Poorly lit fishing vessels are often encountered,
particularly in the western part of the Singapore Strait.
PILOTAGE:
Compulsory for liquefied gas carriers and chemical carriers unless gas free.
In addition to liquefied gas carriers and chemical carriers, other vessels to which
compulsory pilotage applies, when moving within a particular area of the Pilotage
District, are:
| Pilotage District | Vessels to which compulsory pilotage applies |
|---|---|
| A | Every vessel 300 g.t. or above |
| B | Every vessel 5,000 g.t. or above |
| C | Every vessel 300 g.t. or above, or LOA exceeding 45 m. |
| D | Every vessel 300 g.t. or above, or over 30 m. in height |
Exempted Vessels:
Pilot exemption may be sought from the Authority.
Pilot Boarding Grounds:
There are seven pilot boarding grounds (Port Marine Circular No. 59 of 1998):
- Eastern Boarding Ground A (PEBGA): 01° 13.52′ N, 103° 53.45′ E
- Eastern Boarding Ground B (PEBGB): 01° 15.65′ N, 103° 57.40′ E, (this boarding ground is to be used by all tankers when proceeding to pick up pilots in the eastern sector)
- Southern Boarding Ground (PSBG): 01° 11.60′ N, 103° 49.50′ E, SE of Sebarok Beacon
- Western Boarding Ground A (PWBGA): 01° 13.60′ N, 103° 36.07′ E, (for vessels arriving from the west)
- Western Boarding Ground B (PWBGB): 01° 12.18′ N, 103° 38.88′ E, (for vessels arriving from east calling at facilities west of Jurong Island road link)
- East Johor Strait Boarding Ground (PJSB): 01° 17.65′ N, 104° 06.39′ E, SE of Eastern Buoy
- Gusong Boarding Ground (PGBG): 01° 10.46′ N, 103° 46.89′ E, (for vessels arriving from the east calling at the anchorages in Sudong Sector or Raffles Reserved Anchorage or on prior permission from the Port Master).
Disembarkation Grounds (DG):
There are ten disembarkation grounds:
- 01° 17.62′ N, 104° 06.20′ E
- 01° 16.46′ N, 103° 59.60′ E
- 01° 15.32′ N, 103° 56.80′ E
- 01° 14.24′ N, 103° 54.70′ E
- 01° 13.46′ N, 103° 53.20′ E
- 01° 15.50′ N, 103° 51.77′ E
- 01° 11.57′ N, 103° 49.35′ E
- 01° 10.47′ N, 103° 46.90′ E
- 01° 12.36′ N, 103° 38.20′ E
- 01° 13.99′ N, 103° 36.07′ E
Pilotage Orders:
Request for pilotage service should be placed directly with PSA Marine Pte Ltd. Pilotage
orders should be made preferably using Internet Marine Ordering System (IMOS) or Portnet.
PSA Marine Pte Ltd. T: +65 6777 2288, 6379 9808/9809 (Pilotage Orders). F: +65 6379 9812.
[email protected]
www.psamarine.com.sg/
Port Circulars:
No. 15 (01-12-2014) Revision of Singapore Eastern Pilot Boarding Grounds and Measures
to Enhance Safety for the Eastern Approaches of the Port of Singapore.
No. 13 (08-09-2009). Speed Limit at the West Coast Pier (WCP).
No. 14 (08-09-2009). Speed Limit at the Marina South Pier (MSP).
No. 08 (11.03.2005). Speed Limit in the East Johor Strait.
No. 16 (27.06.2005) Guidance on the Access of Public Authorities, Emergency Response
Services and Pilots on board ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Apply
- MSC/Circ. 1156.
No. 16 (24-06-2004). Vessels Proceeding Outside Port Limits for Sea Trials.
No. 10 (26.04.2004). The 1998 International Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful
Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA Convention).
No. 27 (11-07-2003). Safety at Sea off Bedok Jetty.
No. 02 (11-01-2002).
- Introduction of Vessel Movement Alert and Vessel Mobile Services
- Discontinuation of (1) Vessel Enquiry Service and (2) Faxing of Port Marine Circulars & Port Marine Notices.
No. 43 (08-08-1998). Issue of Pilotage Exemption Certificates.
No. 37 (27-07-1998). Vessel's Checklist for Piloted Movements.
No. 20 (23-06-1998). Prohibition of the Use of Autopilot in Port.
ANCHORAGES:
www.mpa.gov.sg/
East Johor Strait:
- 01° 20.86′ N, 104° 03.03′ E
- 01° 20.17′ N, 104° 03.73′ E
- 01° 20.16′ N, 104° 03.00′ E
- 01° 20.38′ N, 104° 02.80′ E
Changi Barge Temporary Holding Anchorage (ACBTH):
For barges loaded with sand/granite waiting to proceed to an approved aggregate terminal
in the East Johor Strait or as directed by the Port Master.
- 01° 20.00′ N, 104° 03.15′ E
- 01° 20.00′ N, 104° 03.60′ E
- 01° 18.88′ N, 104° 04.72′ E
- 01° 18.88′ N, 104° 04.18′ E
Changi General Purposes Anchorage (ACGP):
For general purpose, also for vessels requiring immigration clearance and bound for
facilities in the East Johor Strait and vessels taking stores or performing crew changes.
- 01° 18.35′ N, 104° 02.79′ E
- 01° 18.40′ N, 104° 02.19′ E
- 01° 17.84′ N, 104° 02.74′ E
- 01° 17.33′ N, 104° 02.80′ E
Eastern Bunkering A Anchorage (AEBA):
For vessels 20,000 g.t. and above, other than LPG and LNG carriers, chemical tankers,
oil rigs and drill ships, to take bunkers under the Special Bunkering Anchorage Scheme.
- 01° 17.50′ N, 103° 58.98′ E
- 01° 17.65′ N, 104° 01.10′ E
- 01° 17.15′ N, 104° 01.66′ E
- 01° 16.63′ N, 103° 58.98′ E
Eastern Bunkering B Anchorage (AEBB):
For vessels of 20,000 g.t. and above, other than LPG/LNG carriers, chemical tankers,
oil rigs and drill ships, to take bunkers under the Special Bunkering Anchorage Scheme.
Height restriction 49.0 m.
- 01° 16.63′ N, 103° 58.71′ E
- 01° 16.11′ N, 103° 57.68′ E
- 01° 16.11′ N, 103° 56.51′ E
- 01° 16.63′ N, 103° 56.51′ E
Eastern Bunkering C Anchorage (AEBC):
For vessels 20,000 g.t. and above, other than LPG/LNG carriers, chemical tankers,
oil rigs and drill ships, to take bunkers under the Special Bunkering Anchorage Scheme.
- 01° 17.78′ N, 103° 56.01′ E
- 01° 17.98′ N, 103° 56.51′ E
- 01° 17.98′ N, 103° 57.62′ E
- 01° 17.59′ N, 103° 58.71′ E
- 01° 17.50′ N, 103° 58.71′ E
- 01° 17.50′ N, 103° 56.01′ E
Eastern Petroleum B Anchorage (AEPB):
For vessels loaded with petroleum and non gas free vessels. Height restriction 49.0 m.
- 01° 18.00′ N, 103° 56.57′ E
- 01° 18.00′ N, 103° 58.71′ E
- 01° 17.50′ N, 103° 58.71′ E
- 01° 17.50′ N, 103° 56.00′ E
Eastern Petroleum B Anchorage (AEPBB):
For tankers of less than 10,000 g.t loaded with petroleum, non-gas free vessels and
tankers requiring immigration clearance. Height restriction applicable. Vessels height
greater than 30.0 m., not allowed to anchor within the 30.0 m. height restriction
area limits as demarcated on the navigational chart.
- 01° 18.00′ N, 103° 58.98′ E
- 01° 18.00′ N, 104° 00.42′ E
- 01° 17.65′ N, 104° 01.10′ E
- 01° 17.50′ N, 103° 58.98′ E
Eastern Petroleum C Anchorage (AEPBC):
For tankers of less than 10,000 g.t. loaded with petroleum, non-gas free vessels and
tankers. Height restriction 30.0 m.
- 01° 17.78′ N, 103° 56.00′ E
- 01° 17.50′ N, 103° 58.00′ E
- 01° 17.50′ N, 103° 58.71′ E
- 01° 16.63′ N, 103° 56.71′ E
- 01° 16.63′ N, 103° 55.29′ E
- 01° 17.20′ N, 103° 54.49′ E
Eastern Special Purposes A Anchorage (AESPA):
For vessels under arrest, damaged vessels, deep-draft vessels, vessels requiring repairs
and other vessels.
Port Master. Vessels greater than height 49.0 m. not allowed to anchor within the
49.0 metre height restriction area limits as demarcated on the navigational chart.
- 01° 18.30′ N, 103° 57.33′ E
- 01° 18.30′ N, 103° 58.71′ E
- 01° 18.00′ N, 103° 58.71′ E
- 01° 18.00′ N, 103° 56.57′ E
Small Craft A Anchorage (ASCA):
For harbour tugs, pontoons, barges and other small craft, including fishing vessels.
Height restriction 30.0 m.
- 01° 18.30′ N, 103° 58.98′ E
- 01° 18.30′ N, 103° 59.85′ E
- 01° 18.00′ N, 104° 00.42′ E
- 01° 18.00′ N, 103° 58.98′ E
Small Craft B Anchorage (ASCB):
For harbour tugs, pontoons, barges and other small craft, including fishing vessels.
Height restriction 30.0 m.
- 01° 18.88′ N, 104° 03.55′ E
- 01° 18.88′ N, 104° 04.18′ E
- 01° 18.39′ N, 104° 04.62′ E
- 01° 18.37′ N, 104° 03.55′ E
Man-of-War Anchorage (AMOW):
For visiting warships.
- 01° 15.04′ N, 103° 51.77′ E
- 01° 15.41′ N, 103° 51.73′ E
- 01° 15.76′ N, 103° 52.21′ E
- 01° 16.03′ N, 103° 52.02′ E
- 01° 16.17′ N, 103° 52.22′ E
- 01° 16.33′ N, 103° 52.11′ E
- 01° 16.56′ N, 103° 52.43′ E
- 01° 16.44′ N, 103° 52.49′ E
- 01° 16.62′ N, 103° 52.72′ E
- 01° 16.68′ N, 103° 52.63′ E
- 01° 17.00′ N, 103° 53.10′ E
- 01° 17.00′ N, 103° 53.91′ E
- 01° 16.11′ N, 103° 54.88′ E
- 01° 14.68′ N, 103° 52.68′ E
- 01° 14.68′ N, 103° 52.18′ E
- 01° 15.07′ N, 103° 52.29′ E
- 01° 15.24′ N, 103° 52.12′ E
- 01° 15.01′ N, 103° 51.80′ E
- 01° 15.04′ N, 103° 51.77′ E
Eastern Anchorage (AEW):
For general purpose of receiving stores, water and bunkers, and waiting for berth
facilities by vessels other than non-gas free petroleum vessels, LPG/LNG and chemical
carriers.
- 01° 15.43′ N, 103° 53.81′ E
- 01° 16.11′ N, 103° 54.88′ E
- 01° 15.31′ N, 103° 55.74′ E
- 01° 14.68′ N, 103° 54.58′ E
- 01° 15.43′ N, 103° 51.77′ E
Eastern Petroleum A Anchorage (AEPA):
For tankers 20,000 g.t. and above loaded with petroleum, non-gas free vessels and
tankers requiring immigration clearance.
- 01° 14.68′ N, 103° 54.58′ E
- 01° 15.31′ N, 103° 55.74′ E
- 01° 15.04′ N, 103° 56.04′ E
- 01° 14.68′ N, 103° 55.38′ E
Eastern Holding A Anchorage (AEHA):
For vessels as directed by the Port Master.
- 01° 14.68′ N, 103° 52.68′ E
- 01° 15.12′ N, 103° 53.36′ E
- 01° 14.45′ N, 103° 54.06′ E
- 01° 14.00′ N, 103° 53.28′ E
Eastern Holding B Anchorage (AEHB):
For vessels as directed by the Port Master.
- 01° 15.01′ N, 103° 51.80′ E
- 01° 15.23′ N, 103° 52.12′ E
- 01° 15.07′ N, 103° 52.29′ E
- 01° 14.68′ N, 103° 52.18′ E
Eastern Holding C Anchorage (AEHC):
For port limit tankers that are waiting to service vessels in Keppel Harbour.
Western Sector:
- 01° 15.02′ N, 103° 47.81′ E
- 01° 15.38′ N, 103° 48.17′ E
- 01° 14.56′ N, 103° 49.10′ E
- 01° 13.58′ N, 103° 49.59′ E
- 01° 13.33′ N, 103° 49.03′ E
Western Anchorage (AWW):
For general purposes such as receiving stores, water, bunkers, and waiting for berth
facilities in the west by vessels other non-gas free tankers, LPG/LNG carriers and
chemical tankers.
- 01° 14.54′ N, 103° 47.32′ E
- 01° 15.02′ N, 103° 47.81′ E
- 01° 14.22′ N, 103° 48.38′ E
- 01° 13.95′ N, 103° 47.75′ E
Western Petroleum A (AWPA):
For vessels of 10,000 g.t. or less loaded with petroleum and non-gas free vessels.
- 01° 13.82′ N, 103° 47.46′ E
- 01° 14.22′ N, 103° 48.38′ E
- 01° 13.33′ N, 103° 49.03′ E
- 01° 12.98′ N, 103° 48.25′ E
Western Petroleum B Anchorage (AWPB):
For vessels of more than 10,000 g.t. but not exceeding 50,000 g.t., loaded with petroleum
and non gas free vessels and oil tankers requiring immigration clearance.
- 01° 14.34′ N, 103° 47.12′ E
- 01° 14.54′ N, 103° 47.32′ E
- 01° 13.95′ N, 103° 47.75′ E
- 01° 13.82′ N, 103° 47.46′ E
- 01° 14.02′ N, 103° 47.28′ E
Western Holding Anchorage (AWH):
For vessels as directed by the Port Master.
- 01° 13.13′ N, 103° 48.58′ E
- 01° 13.58′ N, 103° 49.59′ E
- 01° 13.15′ N, 103° 49.93′ E
- 01° 12.80′ N, 103° 49.75′ E
- 01° 12.75′ N, 103° 49.03′ E
Western Quarantine and Immigration Anchorage (AWQI):
For vessels requiring quarantine and immigration clearance.
- 01° 13.52′ N, 103° 42.58′ E
- 01° 13.66′ N, 103° 42.83′ E
- 01° 13.23′ N, 103° 43.37′ E
- 01° 12.92′ N, 103° 43.27′ E
- 01° 13.05′ N, 103° 42.93′ E
- 01° 12.99′ N, 103° 42.83′ E
Selat Pauh Petroleum Anchorage (ASPP):
For port limit tankers waiting to service vessels at the anchorages in the Jurong
Sector, waiting for berth facilities in the West Jurong Channel and Pesek Basin or
as directed by the Port Master.
- 01° 13.66′ N, 103° 42.83′ E
- 01° 13.78′ N, 103° 43.05′ E
- 01° 13.48′ N, 103° 43.75′ E
- 01° 13.31′ N, 103° 44.91′ E
- 01° 13.41′ N, 103° 45.46′ E
- 01° 13.18′ N, 103° 45.52′ E
- 01° 12.81′ N, 103° 44.55′ E
- 01° 12.81′ N, 103° 43.56′ E
- 01° 12.92′ N, 103° 42.27′ E
- 01° 13.23′ N, 103° 43.37′ E
Selat Pauh Anchorage (ASPLU):
For vessels under arrest, laid-up vessels or other vessels on prior permission of
the Port Master.
- 01° 12.05′ N, 103° 44.17′ E
- 01° 12.24′ N, 103° 44.41′ E
- 01° 11.80′ N, 103° 45.04′ E
- 01° 11.37′ N, 103° 44.51′ E
Raffles Petroleum Anchorage (ARP):
For port limit tankers waiting to service vessels at the anchorages in the Jurong
Sector, waiting for berth facilities in the West Jurong Channel and Pesek Basin or
as directed by the Port Master.
- 01° 11.37′ N, 103° 44.51′ E
- 01° 11.80′ N, 103° 45.04′ E
- 01° 11.35′ N, 103° 45.70′ E
- 01° 10.40′ N, 103° 45.00′ E
Raffles Reserved Anchorage (ARAFR):
For lash ship operations, vessels requiring emergency repairs and damaged vessels
FSO/FPSOs or as directed by the Port Master.
Jurong Sector:
- 01° 11.43′ N, 103° 42.14′ E
- 01° 10.74′ N, 103° 42.66′ E
- 01° 10.39′ N, 103° 42.40′ E
- 01° 10.88′ N, 103° 41.73′ E
Sudong Explosive Anchorage (ASUEX):
For vessels and small craft loading or discharging explosives and Group 1 dangerous
goods, or in transit with such cargo on board and other vessels as instructed by the
Port Master.
- 01° 11.76′ N, 103° 41.42′ E
- 01° 11.43′ N, 103° 42.14′ E
- 01° 10.88′ N, 103° 41.73′ E
- 01° 11.36′ N, 103° 41.08′ E
Sudong Special Purpose Anchorage (ASSPU):
For VLCCs above 75,000 g.t. requiring immigration clearance, or vessels as directed
by the Port Master.
- 01° 12.28′ N, 103° 40.28′ E
- 01° 12.23′ N, 103° 40.37′ E
- 01° 11.82′ N, 103° 40.27′ E
- 01° 11.94′ N, 103° 39.82′ E
Sudong Holding Anchorage (ASH):
Temporary holding anchorage with prior permission of Port Master..
- 01° 12.17′ N, 103° 40.51′ E
- 01° 11.76′ N, 103° 40.42′ E
- 01° 11.36′ N, 103° 40.08′ E
- 01° 11.75′ N, 103° 40.57′ E
- 01° 11.78′ N, 103° 40.44′ E
Sudong Bunkering A Anchorage (ASUBA):
For vessels of 20,000 g.t. and above, other than LPG/LNG carriers, chemical tankers,
oil rigs and drill ships, to take bunkers under the Special Bunkering Anchorage Scheme.
- 01° 10.74′ N, 103° 42.66′ E
- 01° 10.06′ N, 103° 43.17′ E
- 01° 09.90′ N, 103° 43.05′ E
- 01° 10.39′ N, 103° 42.40′ E
Sudong Bunkering B Anchorage (ASUBB):
For vessels of 20,000 g.t. and above, other than LPG/LNG carriers, chemical tankers,
oil rigs and drill ships, to take bunkers under the Special Bunkering Anchorage Scheme.
- 01° 10.06′ N, 103° 43.17′ E
- 01° 09.77′ N, 103° 43.39′ E
- 01° 09.71′ N, 103° 43.31′ E
- 01° 09.90′ N, 103° 43.05′ E
Sudong Petroleum Holding Anchorage (ASPH):
For port limit tankers waiting to service vessels at Sudong anchorages.
- 01° 13.81′ N, 103° 37.66′ E
- 01° 14.50′ N, 103° 39.16′ E
- 01° 13.78′ N, 103° 39.50′ E
- 01° 13.06′ N, 103° 38.01′ E
LNG/LPG/Chemical Gas Carriers Anchorage (ALGAS):
For barges, LPG/LNG carriers, non-gas free LPG/LNG carriers, non-gas free chemical
vessels/tankers and oil tankers requiring immigration clearance.
- 01° 13.29′ N, 103° 38.48′ E
- 01° 13.78′ N, 103° 39.50′ E
- 01° 12.97′ N, 103° 39.48′ E
- 01° 12.64′ N, 103° 38.80′ E
Very Large Crude Carrier Anchorage (AVLCC):
For loaded VLCCs.
Port Circulars:
No. 8 (08-04-2019). Prohibited Anchoring Outside Designated Anchorages.
No. 11 (27-12-2018). Prohibited Anchoring in Western Singapore Port Limits.
No. 02 (14-02-2018). Revision of Anchorages, Fairways and Channels in Port.
No. 3 (19-01-2017). Prohibition of Anchoring in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.
No. 2 (16-01-2017). Vessels at Anchor in Port.
No. 09 (07-11-2007). Revision to the Limits of Western Anchorage, Western Petroleum
A Anchorage, Western Petroleum B Anchorage. West Keppel Fairway and Jong Fairway.
No. 10 (08-03-2002). Safety Distances and Explosives Quantity for Vessels Anchoring
at the Sudong Explosive Anchorage (ASUEX).
Port Notices:
No. 116 (20.09.2010). Vessels Dragging Anchors due to Gusty Wind.
PRATIQUE:
Inward Health Clearance:
Port Health Office, 7 Keppel Road, No. 02-14 Tanjong Pagar Complex, Singapore 089053.
T: +65 6222 6924. F: +65 6222 8543. VHF Channel 14.
[email protected]
www.nea.gov.sg/
Vessels Liable for Quarantine:
The following categories of vessels will not be granted free/radio pratique and must
anchor on arrival at the Quarantine Anchorage for inspection by Port Health officers:
| a) | vessels which have been in any plague-infected area within 60 days before arrival in Singapore | |
| b) | vessels which report the occurrence of illness on board with the following signs and symptoms: | |
| i. | temperature of 38°C or greater which was accompanied or followed by any one or more of the following: rash, jaundice, glandular swelling, or which persisted for more than 48 hours, and | |
| ii. | diarrhoea, severe enough to interfere with work or normal activity | |
| c) | vessels with death on board | |
| d) | vessels with high mortality among rodents, and | |
| e) | vessels with refugees on board. | |
Master, owner or Agent of a vessel under any of the categories mentioned in above
paragraph shall:
- notify Port Health office 4–12 hours before arrival
- display the appropriate day and night signal when the vessel enters Singapore port limits
- anchor at the Quarantine Anchorage and wait until Port Health clearance is obtained from Port Health office, and
- ensure that no person, other than a Pilot, Immigration officer or Customs officer, boards or leaves vessel without the permission of Port Health officer.
Vessels Exempted from Port Health Clearance:
The following categories of vessel are exempted from port health clearance:
- passenger vessels with no sickness or death (other than deaths from accidents) on board
- vessels arriving from a non infected port with no sickness or death on board
- naval and warships, and
- vessels going out of port limits for sea trials.
Ship Sanitation Control (Exemption) Certificate and Vessels from Plague-Infected Ports:
All vessels arriving Singapore are required to be in possession of a valid Ship Sanitation
Control (Exemption) Certificate. Additionally, all vessels arriving from plague-infected
ports must be inspected and fumigated if found to be infested with rodents.
The Port Health officer reserves the right to examine any vessel, the right to require
the production or submission of any document and the right to require any ship to
proceed to the Quarantine Anchorage for Inward Health Clearance and/or compliance
with health requirements.
Master, owner or Agent is responsible for complying with any health requirement and/or
correction of any health irregularity immediately after arrival.
Masters, owners and Agents are to take note that the granting of port health clearance
or radio/free pratique merely clears vessel as far as the Port Health office is concerned
and does not exempt vessel from the requirements of other authorities.
Outward Health Clearance:
Outward health clearance is not required for any vessel.
Port Circulars:
No. 11 (25.09.2014) Port Health Clearance Procedures for Vessels Arriving Singapore.
No. 16 of 2020 - Maritime Declaration of Health.
No. 17 of 2020 - Extension of Precautionary Measures to Minimise Risk of Community
Spread of the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) in Singapore.
No. 18 of 2020 - Advisory for Shore Personnel and Ship Crew Visiting or Working Onboard
Vessels Alongside Wharves, in Shipyards and at Anchorages.
No. 14 (22-09-2016). Zika Virus.
No. 11 (25-09-2014). Port Health Clearance Procedures for Vessels Arriving Singapore.
Port Notices:
No. 145 of 2007 (16-10-2007). Notification of Animals or Birds on board a Vessel.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
See
Documents.
VHF:
| Stations | Channel | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Safety and Emergencies: | ||
| Singapore Port Operations Control | 16, 9 | Distress, urgency and safety communication; broadcast maritime safety information. |
| Port Marine Safety | 7 | Co-ordinating marine emergencies. |
| Police Coast Guard | 7 | Request assistance from Police Coast Guard. |
| Hydrographic Department | 13 | Navigation aid/hydrographic survey activity. |
| Maritime Security | 26 | Security matters. |
| Immigration and Port Health Clearance: | ||
| Port Health/Immigration | 74 | Request Port Health or Immigration clearance. |
| Pilotage, Towage and Water: | ||
| Singapore Pilots | 20 | Pilotage service/pilotage information. |
| Tug Deployment and Waterboats | 61 | Tug service/water supply to vessels at anchor. |
| Public Correspondence: | ||
| Singapore Radio | 23 | Watch and reply |
| 24 | Traffic List broadcast/Public Correspondence service | |
| 25 | Public Correspondence service | |
| 26 | Public Correspondence service | |
| 27 | Public Correspondence service | |
| 3 | Public Correspondence service | |
| 4 | Public Correspondence service | |
Also see
VTS/Radar.
Port Circulars:
No. 3 (19-01-2016). VHF Radio Telephone Reporting Procedures for Vessel Manoeuvring
within the Traffic Information Area (TIA) in the East Johor Strait.
No. 18 (26-06-2005). Caution on the Use of VHF Radio in Collision Avoidance.
No. 21 (09-09-2004). Proper Use of VHF Channels at Sea.
Port Notices:
No. 18 (05.02.2014). VHF Channel 17 for Communications on Tugs and Water Services.
VTS/RADAR:
With the Singapore Strait and Singapore port waters as some of the busiest in the
world, an advanced VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) is essential for the safe and efficient
navigation of ships in these waters. Ships in these waters report under STRAITREP
to Singapore’s Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS), operated by MPA. Ships of
the following categories need to participate in the STRAITREP:
- vessels of 300 g.t. and above
- vessels of LOA 50 m. or
- vessels engaged in towing or pushing with a combined g.t. of 300 and above, or with a combined LOA of 50 m. or more
- vessels of any tonnage carrying hazardous cargo
- all passenger vessels that are fitted with VHF, regardless of LOA or g.t.
- any category of vessels fitted with VHF that uses the appropriate traffic lane or separation zone in an emergency situation to avoid immediate danger.
Coverage:
The operational area of STRAITREP covers the Straits of Malacca and Singapore between
longitudes 100° 40′ E and 104° 23′ E. The area includes the routeing system in the
Straits of Malacca and Singapore. There are nine sectors in the area with an assigned
VHF Channel.
Reporting:
Ships entering the operational area must report:
- when crossing the Straits of Malacca and Singapore between longitudes 100° 40′ E and 104° 23′ E
- when crossing the line joining Tg Piai (01° 15.50′ N, 103° 30.75′ E) and Pulau Karimun Kecil (01° 09.20′ N, 103° 24.35′ E)
- when leaving port or anchorages in the area or before joining the traffic lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS)
- when approaching from the south via Selat Riau, abeam of Karang Galang Lt. (01° 09.58′ N, 104° 11.37′ E)
- when approaching from the south via Selat Durian, abeam of Pulau Jangkat Beacon (00° 57.89′ N, 103° 42.62′ E)
- when approaching from the East Johor Strait, abeam of Eastern Buoy (01° 17.87′ N, 104° 05.89′ E).
A ship approaching from any direction other than those specified above must report
the vessel's position in terms of bearing and distance once it reaches sector 7, 8,
or 9. The position can also be given in latitude and longitude. Make the report from
one of these reference points:
| Reference Point | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Pu Iyu Kechil Lt | 01° 11.48′ N, 103° 21.13′ E | |
| Sultan Shoal Lt | 01° 14.38′ N, 103° 38.88′ E | |
| Raffles Lt | 01° 09.61′ N, 103° 44.45′ E | |
| Sakijang Lt Bn | 01° 13.31′ N, 103° 51.28′ E | |
| Bedok Lt | 01° 18.54′ N, 103° 55.97′ E | |
| Tg Setapa Lt | 01° 20.57′ N, 104° 08.14′ E | |
| Horsburgh Lt | 01° 19.81′ N, 104° 24.34′ E |
Sectors:
Every vessel shall maintain a VHF listening watch on the appropriate sector VHF Channel.
Additionally, VHF Channel 16 shall also be monitored. The language used for communication
is English combined with the use of the IMO Standard Marine Communications Phrases
where necessary.
| Sector | VHF Channel | VTS Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | Klang VTS | |
| 2 | 88 | Klang VTS | |
| 3 | 84 | Klang VTS | |
| 4 | 61 | Klang VTS | |
| 5 | 88 | Klang VTS | |
| 6 | 88 | Johor VTS | |
| 7 | 73 | Singapore VTS | |
| 8 | 14 | Singapore VTS | |
| 9 | 10 | Singapore VTS |
Port Circulars:
No. 7 (08-04-2019). Reporting Procedures for Vessels Manoeuvring in Port.
No. 3 (13-03-2019). Reporting Procedures for Ships Transiting Western Singapore Port
Limits.
No. 20 (10.11.2008) Revised Reporting Procedures for Notification and Confirmation
of a Vessel′s Arrival in Singapore.
No. 21 (11-10-2005). Accuracy of AIS Information.
No. 13 (30-03-1999). Navigation in the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme
(TSS).
No. 67 (26-10-1998). Reporting Procedures for Vessels Navigating the Singapore Strait
when VTIS is not operational.
No. 65 (20-10-1998). Mandatory Ship Reporting System in the Straits of Malacca and
Singapore (STRAITREP).
Port Notices:
No. 65 of 2002 (05-08-2002). Guidelines for the Onboard Operational Use of Shipborne
AIS.
TUGS:
Tugs join anywhere in port limits by pre-arrangement with pilots. Normally ship's
lines used. All PSA and Shell tugs carry tow lines for use if required. PSA charge
for the use of tow lines.
www.psamarine.com.sg/fleet.php
PSA Marine has a fleet of 53 tugs:
| No. | Name | Horsepower | Bollard Pull | Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (tons) | ||||
| 1 | Star Commodore | 5,360 | 70 | Z-Tech |
| 2 | Star Admiral | 5,360 | 70 | Z-Tech |
| 3 | Star Opal | 5,000 | 60 | Z-Tech |
| 4 | Star Ruby | 5,000 | 60 | Z-Tech |
| 5 | Star Endeavour | 5,000 | 60 | Z-Tech |
| 6 | Star Aries | 5,000 | 60 | Z-Tech |
| 7 | Star Discovery | 5,000 | 60 | Z-Tech |
| 8 | Star Diamond | 5,000 | 60 | Z-Tech |
| 9 | Noble Vega | 4,000 | 50 | Pusher |
| 10 | Noble Pearl | 4,000 | 50 | Pusher |
| 11 | Noble Orion | 4,000 | 50 | Pusher |
| 12 | Noble Jewel | 4,000 | 50 | Pusher |
| 13 | Noble Jade | 4,000 | 50 | Pusher |
| 14 | Noble Atlas | 4,000 | 50 | Pusher |
| 15 | Noble Ace | 4,000 | 50 | Pusher |
| 16 | Noble Valour | 2,560 | 30 | Pusher |
| 17 | Noble Reliance | 2,560 | 30 | Pusher |
| 18 | Noble Pride | 2,560 | 30 | Pusher |
| 19 | Sterling | 5,000 | 60 | Z-Tech |
| 20 | Star Voyager | 5,000 | 60 | Z-Tech |
| 21 | Star Explorer | 5,000 | 60 | Z-Tech |
| 22 | Noble Prince | 3,600 | 45 | Pusher |
| 23 | Noble Knight | 3,600 | 45 | Pusher |
| 24 | Noble Star | 3,600 | 45 | Pusher |
| 25 | Noble Spirit | 3,600 | 45 | Pusher |
| 26 | Noble Scout | 3,600 | 45 | Pusher |
| 27 | Noble Guard | 3,600 | 45 | Pusher |
| 28 | Nimble | 4,400 | 60 | Pusher |
| 29 | Neon | 4,400 | 60 | Pusher |
| 30 | Scorpio | 3,200 | 40 | Pusher |
| 31 | Sapphire | 3,200 | 40 | Pusher |
| 32 | Apex | 4,700 | 60 | Tractor |
| 33 | Agile | 4,700 | 60 | Tractor |
| 34 | Skipper | 4,400 | 52 | Pusher |
| 35 | Serene | 4,400 | 52 | Pusher |
| 36 | Sea Terrier | 4,000 | 52 | Pusher |
| 37 | Seeker | 3,600 | 46 | Pusher |
| 38 | Splendour | 3,400 | 42 | Tractor |
| 39 | Skillful | 3,400 | 42 | Tractor |
| 40 | Sea Cougar | 4,000 | 53 | Pusher |
| 41 | Sea Cheetah | 4,000 | 53 | Pusher |
| 42 | Sea Leopard | 4,000 | 52 | Pusher |
| 43 | Sea Labrador | 4,000 | 52 | Pusher |
| 44 | Swift | 3,350 | 35 | Tractor |
| 45 | Superior | 3,350 | 35 | Tractor |
| 46 | Steady | 3,350 | 35 | Tractor |
| 47 | Sea Hound | 3,200 | 46 | Pusher |
| 48 | Sea Husky | 3,200 | 45 | Pusher |
| 49 | Sea Jaguar | 3,200 | 43 | Pusher |
| 50 | Sea Lion | 3,000 | 38 | Tractor |
PSA Tug Services:
Orders preferably made using Internet Marine Ordering System (IMOS) or PORTNET.
PSA Marine Pte Ltd. T: +65 6777 2288, 6379 9808/9809 (tug only ordering). F: +65 6379 9812/13.
[email protected]
www.psamarine.com.sg/
CONTAINER FACILITIES:
See
Other Facilities and
Tanker Facilities.
OTHER FACILITIES:
Port Circulars:
No. 11 (27-05-2004). Procedures for the Barter Trader Vessels entering the Port of
Singapore.
No. 36 (29-12-2001). Landing Place for Explosives and Dangerous Goods at Tuas Jetty.
Also see
Tanker Facilities.
TANKER FACILITIES:
Port Circulars:
No. 16 (31-12-2009). Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Dangerous Goods, Petroleum
and Explosives) (Amendment) Regulations 2009.
No. 05 (06-04-2009). OCIMF, SIRE inspections at oil terminals in Singapore.
No. 04 (20-02-2006). Online Submission of Cargo Declarations for Cargo Handled at
the Anchorages, Oil Terminals and Private Wharves.
No. 19 (07-07-2004). Segregation of Incompatible Bulk Liquid Chemical Cargoes.
No. 05 (03-02-1998). Procedures and Guidelines for the Berthing of Tankers and Conventional
Vessels Carrying Bulk Liquid Cargo at Approved Conventional Wharves.
Also see
Other Facilities.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES:
Port Circulars:
No. 14 (15-05-1997). Handling of Vessel Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk.
Also see
Other Facilities and
Tanker Facilities.
STEVEDORES:
Singapore port is open the whole year round and vessels can be cleared in/out of port
on any day; however, labour shortages may be experienced on certain holidays, especially
during Chinese New Year. Please note that handling of cargoes in the anchorages and
private berths cannot be done without the approval of the Port Master.
Working Hours:
PSA Corporation Wharves/Terminals:
Monday to Sunday (including holidays): 0700–1100, 1200–1500, 1500–1800, 1930–2300 and
2300–0600.
Jurong Port:
Monday to Sunday (including holidays): 0700–1100, 1200–1500, 1500–1830, 1930–2300 and
2300–0600.
At Anchorage:
Monday to Friday: 0800–1200, 1300–1700, 1800–2100, 2100–0000, 0100–0400, 0400–0700.
Saturday: Ordinary working day 0800–1300 for some service companies. All Government
departments closed.
Sunday and Holidays:
For stevedores working at anchorages, overtime charges have to be paid unless they
are paid based on the cargo tonnages handled, in which case they will be paid for
every ton of cargo loaded/discharged.
Licensed Stevedoring Companies:
- Dockers Marine Pte Ltd. T: +65 6226 2132. F: +65 6227 9629.
- Eng Hua Stevedore & Marine Services Pte Ltd.
- Hai Soon Heng Marine Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6266 0502. F: +65 6265 4858. [email protected] www.haisoonheng.com
- Hoy San Stevedoring Pte Ltd. T: +65 6264 4454. F: +65 6264 4456. [email protected] www.hoysan.com
- Indon Shipping Pte Ltd. T: +65 6223 2221, 6268 1704 (Jurong). F: +65 6220 2221, 6266 5297 (Jurong). www.indonshipping.com
- Mantro Marine Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6276 1109, 6265 7822 (Jurong). F: +65 6276 1108 (Jurong) www.mantromarine.com
- Marine Port Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6340 3888. F: +65 6225 7564. [email protected]
- Shi Chuan Marine Services. T: +65 6223 6212, 6438 4818. F: +65 6223 6215.
- Sin Ocean Trading & Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6264 6919.
- Singapore Shipping Agencies Pte Ltd. T: +65 6220 4906. F: +65 6236 6256.
- Waterline Stevedoring Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6278 3477.
- Yew Hock Stevedore & Trading Pte Ltd. T: +65 9662 3563, 9155 8528, 9380 8987. www.yewhockstevedore.com
Breakbulk Cargo:
- Hai Soon Heng Marine Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6266 0502. F: +65 6265 4858. [email protected] www.haisoonheng.com
- Handling System Co Pte Ltd. T: +65 6225 9260. F: +65 6225 9190. [email protected] www.handlingsystem.com.sg
- Hup Leck Heavy Equipment Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6779 6006. F: +65 6779 6116.
- Joo Long Transport & Stevedoring Pte Ltd. T: +65 6265 5558. F: +65 6265 9338. www.joolong.com
- Poh Tiong Choon Logistics LT. T: +65 6268 2522. F: +65 6264 3394. [email protected] www.ptclogistics.com.sg
Bulk Cargo:
- 3trade Stevedoring Pte Ltd.
- C & G Express Pte Ltd. T: +65 6276 0313. F: +65 6276 0315.
- Duta Freight Int'l Pte Ltd. T: +65 6377 1221. F: +65 6377 1551. [email protected] www.dutafreight.com
- Henry Teo Agency Pte Ltd. T: 65 6265 3529. F: +65 6268 7510.
- PSC Express Pte Ltd. T: +65 6316 6223. F: +65 6316 6992. [email protected] www.pscexpress.com.sg
- Tiger Trans Int'l Pte Ltd. T +65 6275 5518. F: +65 6275 5520. [email protected] www.tigertrans.com.sg
Micellaneous Cargo:
Cargo Gear:
Possession of valid test certificates required. At PSA wharves all cargo gear should
be inspected by an authorised Port Officer before use.
BALLAST:
See
Pollution,
Slops Disposal and
Repairs.
POLLUTION:
No oil, or mixture containing oil, shall be discharged into Singapore waters from
any vessel. The Master or person in charge of the vessel committing such an offence
shall be liable on conviction to a fine not less than SGD500 and not exceeding SGD500,000 or
to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both such fine and imprisonment.
No refuse, garbage, waste matter, substance of a dangerous or obnoxious nature or
trade effluents to be discharged from any vessel into Singapore waters. The Master
or the person in charge of the vessel committing such an offence shall be liable on
conviction to a fine not exceeding SGD10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
two years or to both such fine and imprisonment.
If any oil or mixture containing oil is discharged into Singapore waters:
- for the purpose of securing the safety of the vessel or preventing damage to the vessel or cargo, or saving life or
- is found to be escaping, or to have escaped into Singapore waters from a vessel in consequence of damage to the vessel, or by reason of leakage, the Master or the person in charge of the vessel shall report the occurrences to the Director of Marine and the Port Master. Failure to do so shall be an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding SGD5,000.
Port Circulars:
No. 13 (25-06-2019). Guidelines for Preventing Pollution during Bunkering Operations.
No. 5 (22-05-2018). Control of Smoke Emissions by Vessels in Port.
No. 10 (31-08-2017). Oil Spill Response & Vessel Rates in Singapore.
No. 21 (18-11-2008). The International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil
Pollution Damage 2001 (Bunker Convention).
No. 16 (04-10-2008) Procedures to Control Tank Cleaning and Disposal of Sludge and
Slops.
Also see
Documents.
WASTE DISPOSAL:
A vessel's normal galley refuse, generated whilst in port, is collected by the MPA
appointed contractor. Charges are incorporated in port dues. No drums or skips are
provided on board. Service only accepts galley refuse which must be collected in plastic
bags at time of disposal.
For Vessels at the Anchorages:
Vessels wishing to use this service should have the galley refuse properly bagged
in plastic garbage bags and have them ready for transfer into the garbage collection
craft that calls at anchored vessels.
For Ships at Terminals (e.g. Cargo Terminals, Shipyards and Private Wharves):
Vessels having garbage for disposal are to make own arrangements with the terminal
via Agent. Oil terminals, for practical and safety reasons, do not provide garbage
collection services. In such circumstances, vessel may wish to arrange for a special
garbage collection service at the anchorage.
Special Garbage Collection Services:
Apart from ships at oil terminals which do not provide garbage collection services,
ships having large quantities of garbage (in excess of the normal garbage generated
daily) may wish to make special arrangements for garbage disposal.
The special garbage collection services are available 0830–1700 hrs. daily and should
be arranged directly with MPA, at the following contact numbers:
Maritime Environment & Hazardous Cargo Dept., No. 04-00 Maritime House, 120 Cantonment
Road, Singapore 089760. T: +65 6325 2414/5. F: +65 6325 2429
Shipowners or Agents seeking special garbage collection services should fax the request
during normal office working hours (0830–1700), and such request is to reach the Department
not less than 6 hours before the collection services are required.
The request, using the company's letterhead, shall contain the following information:
- name of ship
- type
- location of ship and the date & time services is required
- estimated amount of garbage in cubic metres
- shipowner's or Agent's MPA account number
- name of requesting officer and contact number.
Port Circulars:
No. 030 (13-07-2020). Requirements for Proper Disposal of Radioactive Waste.
No. 11 (16-05-2019). Reception Facilities for Residue Disposal Arising from Exhaust
Gas Cleaning System (Scrubbers).
No. 5 (08-03-2016). Garbage Collection Servcies for Ships in Singapore.
Port Notices:
No. 65 (19-05-2014). Garbage Collection Services at Anchorages in Port of Singapore.
No. 134 (26-09-2012). Garbage Collection Services at Anchorages in Port of Singapore.
SLOPS DISPOSAL:
PSA operates a Slop and Sludge Reception and Treatment Centre at Pulau Sebarok with
facilities for the disposal of slops, sludge, tank cleaning, water and dirty ballast.
Collection service is provided by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Slop
Reception Centre. Barges of 1,200–2,000 cu.m. are normally deployed to receive discharges
from tankers at the Western Quarantine and Immigration Anchorage.
Charges:
| % Oil/Water | SGD per cu.m. | |
|---|---|---|
| more than 12 | Nil | |
| 9–12 | 3 | |
| 6–9 | 6 | |
| 3–6 | 9 | |
| 0–3 | 12 |
Barge Freight:
SGD10/cu.m., minimum charge SGD3,000.
Disposal of sludge and other oil residues: SGD300/tonne or part thereof.
Various cancellation, delay and demurrage fees can also apply.
Slop Reception:
The PSA Slop and Sludge Reception and Treatment Centre at Pulau Sebarok has a total
tank capacity of 82,000 cu.m.
Berthing facilities consist of two piers (Piers 1 and 2). Depth alongside Pier 1 is
12.8 m., at Pier 2 11.0 m.
The centre can accommodate vessels up to an overall length of 264 m. and a displacement
of 45,800 tonnes.
Seven barges with a total capacity of 8,500 cu.m. are used for the reception of slops/tank
cleaning water at anchorages and transported to the centre for disposal.
Communications: VHF Channel 61.
Pulau Sebarok:
Singaport Cleanseas Pte Ltd:
MARPOL Annex I slop and sludge reception facilities are available on 24-hour basis.
Oil sludge treatment plant with annual capacity 10,000 tonnes. 5 tanks with total
capacity 35,000 tonnes. Two piers, max. displacement 45,800 tonnes.
Other operations include:
- used oil recycling
- soil remediation
- onsite and offsite oil waste remediation services.
Tel: +65 6896 6705. F: +65 6261 2295.
[email protected]
Port Circulars:
No. 17 (14-10-2008). Notification for Tanker Cleaning Activities and Disposal of Sludge
and Slops.
No. 16 (14-10-2008). Procedures to Control Tank Cleaning and Disposal of Sludge and
Slops.
MEDICAL:
When infectious disease not suspected, permission will be granted by Port Health officer
to Agent to take doctor on board and remove the patient, if necessary, to hospital.
Preferably as much notice as possible should be given. Several hospitals, including
General Hospital, Gleneagles, Mt Alvernia. Cholera, plague, etc. are not endemic in
Singapore.
Also see
Pre-Arrival Information.
Port Circulars:
No. 07 (11-05-2010). Request for Medical Advice and Evacuation.
No. 07 (01-05-2009). Medical Service Providers in the Port.
Port Notices:
No. 73 of 2003 (01-07-2003). List of Medical Groups and Dedicated Craft (Sea Ambulance)
and Health Advisory on SARS for the Sea Transport of Febrile Passengers.
FRESH WATER:
Supply Via Waters Barges:
Operator:
PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd. T: +65 6379 9830. F: +65 6379 9834.
[email protected]
www.psamarine.com.sg/
Port Circulars:
No. 2 (20.02.2013) Waterborne Fee for Supply of PUB Water to Vessels in Port.
FUEL:
All grades available alongside PSA wharves and ex-installation, otherwise by barge.
Marine diesel oil. Heavy fuel oil at 180–380 cst. Blended fuel from 60–180 cst. T: +65 6321 1891/09.
F: +65 6277 8632.
LNG Bunkering:
Pavilion Gas Pte Ltd. T: +65 6228 8100. F: +65 6225 1000.
www.pavilionenergy.com.sg
FueLNG Pte Ltd. T: +65 6803 0699, 9006 1989 (after hours).
[email protected]
Port Circulars:
No. 21 (02-12-2019). Enhancements and Extensions of the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative
- Green Port Programme.
No. 22 (02-12-2019). Extension of Port Dues Incentive Programmes on the Use of LNG
as Marine Fuel in the Port of Singapore.
No. 8 (21.11.2011) Reduction of Global Marine Fuel Sulphur Limit under MARPOL Annex
VI.
No. 06 (04-05-2010). Initiatives to Enhance the Bunker Licensing Regime.
No. 06 (24-02-2004). Extension of Special Bunkering Anchorage Scheme to the Western
Sector of the Port.
No. 25 (30-06-1998). Restriction on Max. LOA of Bunker Barges Servicing Vessels in
Sungai Jurong.
No. 29 (07-06-1997). Bunkering at Shipyard.
Port Notices:
No. 126 (13-09-2006). Report on Flammable Vapour Content for Port Limit Bunker Tankers.
Bunker Suppliers:
Supplier:
Adani Bunkering PTE Ltd. T: +91 (79) 2555 7400. [email protected] www.adanibunkering.com
Supplier:
Aegean Bunkering (Singapore) PTE LTD. T: +65 6501 0118. [email protected] www.ampni.com
Supplier:
BMS United. T: +852 2190 8888. [email protected] www.bmsunited.com
Supplier:
BP Singapore Pte. Ltd. T: +65 6335 3000. [email protected] www.bp.com
Supplier:
Brightoil Petroleum (Singapore) Pte Ltd. T: +65 6571 5999. www.bwoil.com.hk
Supplier:
Bomin Bunkers. T: +65 6305 8000. [email protected] www.bomin.com
Supplier:
Bunker One (Singapore). T: +65 6632 5302. [email protected] www.bunkerone.com
Supplier:
Central Star Marine. T: +65 6781 6969. [email protected] www.centralstar.com.sg
Supplier:
Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd. T: +65 6318 1305. [email protected] www.chevron.com/worldwide/singapore
Supplier:
Consort Bunkers Pte Ltd. T: +65 6344 3008. [email protected] www.consortbunkers.com.sg
Supplier:
Eastpoint International Marketing. T: +65 6272 2722. [email protected] www.eastpoint.com.sg
Supplier:
Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Service. T: +65 6259 2812. [email protected]
www.emf.com.sg
Supplier:
ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. T: +65 6885 8998. [email protected] www.exxonmobil.com
Supplier:
Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers (S) Pte Ltd. T: +65 6220 8389. [email protected]
www.cosulich.com.sg
Supplier:
Gafung Petroleum (M) Sdn. Bhd. T: +60 (3) 2182 9783. staging.gafungpetroleum.my
Supplier:
Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd. [email protected] www.glencore.com.sg
Supplier:
Global Energy Trading Pte Ltd. T: +65 6559 1600. [email protected] www.globalenergy.com.sg
Supplier:
Global Island Diesel Oil Trading Co. Pte. T: +65 6294 8066. [email protected]
www.golden-island.com.sg
Supplier:
Global Marine Transportation Pte Ltd. T: +65 6222 3112. [email protected]
www.globalmarinetpt.com
Supplier:
Grandeur Trading & Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6253 8266. [email protected] www.grandeur.com.sg
Supplier:
Hin Leong Marine International Pte Ltd. T: +65 6512 2588. [email protected]
Supplier:
Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd. T: +65 6333 6577. [email protected] www.honglam.com.sg
Supplier:
Impex Marine (S) Pte Ltd. T: +65 6272 3868. [email protected] www.impexmarine.com.sg
Supplier:
Inter-Pacific Petroleum Pte Ltd. T: +65 6736 1710. [email protected]
Supplier:
Island Oil Trading Pte Ltd. T: +65 6653 1940. [email protected] www.island-oil.com
Supplier:
Kenoil Marine Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6773 2577. [email protected] www.kenoil.com
Supplier:
Maersk Oil Trading Singapore Pte Ltd. T: +65 6323 8351. [email protected]
Supplier:
Marubeni International Petroleum (S) Pte. T: +65 6336 8815. [email protected]
www.marubeni.com
Supplier:
Matrix Marine Fuels Pte Ltd. T: +65 6305 8014. [email protected] www.matrixmarine.com
Supplier:
NSL Marine Fuel Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6861 3311. [email protected] www.nslfms.com.sg
Supplier:
Pacific Bunkering Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6276 7266. [email protected]
www.pacificbunkers.com.sg
Supplier:
Palmstone Tankers and Trading Pte Ltd. T: +65 6473 2460. [email protected]
www.palmstone.com.sg
Supplier:
Peninsula Petroleum Far East Pte Ltd. T: +65 6238 6621. [email protected]
www.peninsulapetroleum.com
Supplier:
Petrochina International (S) Pte Ltd. T: +65 6571 7295. [email protected]
www.petrochina.com.cn
Supplier:
Sea Oil Petroleum Pte Ltd. T: +65 6661 0860. [email protected] www.seaoilpetroleum.com
Supplier:
Sentek Marine & Trading Pte Ltd. T: +65 6299 6630. [email protected] www.sentek.com.sg
Supplier:
Seven Seas Oil Trading Pte Ltd. T: +65 6227 3338. [email protected]
Supplier:
Sinanju Marine Services Pte Ltd. [email protected] www.sinanju.com.sg
Supplier:
Singamas Petroleum Trading Pte Ltd. M: +65 6226 3770. www.sgmarineindustries.com
Supplier:
SK Energy International Ltd. T: +65 8518 7764. [email protected] www.sk.com
Supplier:
South East Bunkers. M: +44 75841 40215. [email protected] www.southeastbunkers.com
Supplier:
Southernpec (Singapore) Pte Ltd. T: +65 6908 0608. [email protected] www.southernpec.com
Supplier:
The Barrel Pte Ltd. T: +65 6423 9472. [email protected] www.barreloil.com.sg
Supplier:
Total Oil Asia-Pacific PTE Ltd. T: +65 6715 3906. [email protected] www.totallubmarine.com
Supplier:
Total Marine Fuels Pte Ltd. T: +65 6849 4300. [email protected] www.marinefuels.total.com
Supplier:
Toyota Tsusho Petroleum Pte Ltd. T: +65 6221 4002. [email protected] www.toyota-tsusho-petroleum.com
Supplier:
Triton Bunkering Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6276 7470. [email protected]
Supplier:
Victory Petroleum Trading Pte Ltd. T: +65 6777 8889. [email protected] www.vpt.com.sg
Supplier:
Vilma Oil SL. T: +65 6816 2761. [email protected] www.vilmaoil.com
Supplier:
Wired Bunkering Pte Ltd. T: +65 6333 6687. [email protected]
Also see
Pollution.
STORING:
See
Repatriation.
SERVICES:
Following additional services available: Cleaning and preparing ship's tanks, cleaning,
scaling and painting, insulation, interior decorating and furnishing, refrigeration
and air-conditioning, chemical cleaning of boilers, etc., SCAMP underwater cleaning
service, compass adjusting, radar and radio servicing depots, water boat service.
T: +65 6321 2906/7. F: +65 6321 2017.
Local business listings available online at
www.singaporeadvice.com/
REPAIRS:
Port Circulars:
No. 05 (21-02-2006). Guidelines for Preparing Vessel for Gas-Free Inspection.
No. 39 (29-12-2001). MPA Gas Free Certificates with seven-day Validity.
No. 57 (12-09-1998). Gas-Free Certificate for Vessels Shifting out of their Designated
Anchorages or Proceeding to a Shipyard.
No. 23 (30-05-1997). Requirement for Damaged Vessels Entering Port.
SURVEYORS:
- ABS. T: +65 6276 8700. [email protected] www.eagle.org
- BV. T: +65 6275 2886. www.bureauveritas.sg
- CCS. T: +65 6324 1618. F: +65 6234 1273. [email protected] www.ccs.org.cn
- DNV. T: +65 6508 3750, 8522 1170, 6835 9610. www.dnvgl.sg www.dnv.com
- IR. T: +65 6423 4861. M: +65 9759 4101. [email protected] www.irclass.org
- KR. T: +65 6221 3319. F: +65 6222 6234. [email protected] www.krs.co.kr
- LR: T: +65 6278 9444, 3163 0888. www.lr.org
- NKK. T: +65 6222 3133. [email protected] www.classnk.com
- RINA. T: +65 6532 7737. F: +65 6738 0813. www.rina.org
Classification Societies:
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE:
City Police. T: 999. VHF Channels 12 or 16. PSA Police Department T: +65 6321 1222. F: +65 6321 1272. PSA Fire. T: +65 6321 1111. F: +65 6321 2074.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE:
Port Marine Safety Control Centre. T: +65 6325 2488/9, 6220 3803. F: +65 6325 2484. VHF Channels 7 and 16.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS:
Normal precautions with respect to cargo vessels, vessels under repair, etc. Fire
boats available. Oil companies apply own regulations at installations.
SECURITY/GANGWAY:
Gangway:
No. 16 (17-06-2005). Guidance on the Access of Public Authorities, Emergency Response
Services and Pilots on board Ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code apply
(MSC/Circ. 1156).
Watchmen:
Recommended, particularly in Roads. Agents normally arrange. Cost varies.
Also see
Piracy.
PIRACY:
Vessels have been boarded by pirates whilst travelling at full speed.
South China Sea:
Off Tioman island, Pulau Aur in the South China Sea. Attacks are concentrated in vicinity
of 02° 00.00′ N, 104° 00.00′ E. Ships are advised to maintain a strict anti-piracy watch throughout 24 hours at
least 100 n.m. radius from this position. There has been an increase in attacks in
the triangular area formed by Tioman (Pulau Aur), eastern Singapore Straits, including
outer port limits and Anambas off the Mangkai islands. Armed pirates have attacked
vessels during the hours of darkness.
Malacca Straits:
Although the number of attacks has dropped due to the increased patrols by the littoral
states authorities since July 2005, ships are advised to continue maintaining a strict
anti-piracy watch when transiting the straits.
Singapore Strait:
Vessels are advised to maintain a vigilant anti-piracy watch. Pirates attack ships
while underway or while anchored at or near the outer port limits.
Reporting:
Mariners are advised to report any suspicious boats to the Piracy Reporting Centre,
Kuala Lumpur, forwarding the following information:
- general description (name, distinctive markings, approx. length, construction type, colour of hull and superstructure/accommodation)
- photographs (if possible/practicable)
- number of persons observed on board
- whether any weapons were observed on board
- whether any skiffs (number) were towed alongside
- ECDIS screen shots/position and date/time
- position of mother vessel
- course and speed of mother ship when observed
- whether an AIS signal broadcast
- whether the vessel has changed course or speed to intercept/shadow vessel movement
- any other information that may be of relevance.
Situation Report (SITREP):
PRC Malaysia broadcasts SITREP reports to vessels at 0000 GMT via Inmarsat C (Satellite)
EGC Safety Net. However, vessels in some parts of the world, that are not considered
at risk from piracy, will not receive these messages.
Maritime Organisations:
- Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Port Operations Control Centre. VHF Channels 10, 14, 16 and 73. T: +65 6325 2493. F: +65 6224 5776. Tlx: 34970 PORTPM. [email protected] www.mpa.gov.sg/
- Singapore Police Coast Guard. VHF Channels 7 and 16. T: +65 6377 5540. F: +65 6276 1627.
- Piracy Reporting Centre, Kuala Lumpur (PRC). T: +60 (3) 2031 0014. F: +60 (3) 2078 5769. [email protected] www.icc-ccs.org/
- Indonesian Sea Security Command (call sign ``PUSKODAL''). VHF Channel 16. HF Radio 7015 KHz. T: +62 778 413498, 778 413844, 778 413901 (Batam), 771 23071 (Bintan), 765 31105 (Dumai), 777 21185 (Tanjung Balai, Karimun).
- Indonesian Marine Police. VHF Channel 16. T: +62 778 312433 (Belakang Pandang Base), 779 21325 (Sat Polair Tg. Batu Base).
Port Circulars:
No. 31 (28-10-2003). Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships.
Port Notices:
No. 43 (22-03-2005). Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships.
STOWAWAYS:
Port Circulars:
No. 14 (12-06-2006). Conditions for Repatriation of Stowaways.
No. 09 (28-03-2006). Landing Points for Ships' Crew, Passengers and other Persons
Embarking on or Disembarking from Vessels at Anchorages or/at Offshore Terminals.
REGULATIONS:
Port Circulars:
No. 15 (14-10-2008). Fumigation.
No. 18 (25-09-2006). Falling Objects from Ships.
No. 27 (13-07-1998). Safety of Air Navigation, Exhibit Low Intensity Obstacle Lights.
No. 14 (10-06-1998). Survivors/Refugees Rescued at Sea.
TIME:
GMT+8 hours.
HOLIDAYS:
1 January (New Year's Day); Chinese Lunar New Year; Good Friday; Easter Sunday; 1 May
(Labour Day); Vesak Day; 9 August (Singapore National Day); Hari Raya Puasa; Diwali;
Hari Raya Haji; 24 December (Christmas Eve); 25 December (Christmas Day).
CONGESTION:
Normally none. Occasional congestion due to prolonged rainy weather or other abnormal
conditions.
CONSULS:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China,
Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Japan, Korea, DPR of, Korea, Rep of, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand,
Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain,
Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, UK and USA.
TELEPHONES:
Available on board vessels at PSA wharves. Public telephones available, mobile telephone
coverage provided.
NEAREST AIRPORT:
Seletar Int'l. Singapore Changi Int'l.
BANKS:
National and international banks with ATM facilities available.
CUSTOMS:
Tobacco: For crew and adult transit passengers, first day of arrival 50 cigarettes
or 15 cigars or other tobacco 60 gms., and for each subsequent day to the maximum
of 7 days allowance of 25 cigarettes or seven cigars or other tobacco 30 gms.
Wine: One bottle per day to maximum of eight days. Spirits: 0.875 bottle (in opened
bottles) on first day of arrival and 0.125 bottle per day for rest of seven days.
SHORE LEAVE:
No restriction on crews landing after Immigration and Health formalities have been
satisfactorily completed. With rare exception (communist country crews), all bona
fide crew of a vessel allowed shore leave on strength of passports, discharge books
or identification cards.
REPATRIATION:
Agent responsible for repatriating seamen. Mercantile Marine Office undertakes repatriation
of distressed British seamen on behalf of Board of Trade, United Kingdom, whenever
necessary. Seamen who hold proper documents which ensure entry into country of origin,
citizenship and destination are normally granted special passes after discharge for
purpose of repatriation.
Port Circulars:
No. 10 (18-12-2007). Scheme for Taking Ships' Supplies and/or Changing Crew Members.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS:
Sect. 22 (1) c) of Ordinance provides for issue of Seamen's Identification Card as
set out in First Schedule to the Immigration Regs. 1966, but rarely issued nowadays.
Normally accept passports, Discharge Books or any identification cards issued by vessel's
Master for granting shore leave to crew members, provided these documents sufficiently
identify person concerned.
Gate passes issued against Crew List at wharves and installations. No passes required
from Roads, although some form of identification advisable.
PSA Pass Centre. T: +65 6321 1891/09. F: +65 6321 1562.
SEAMAN'S CLUBS:
Danish Seaman's Church.
www.dkchurch.com/
International Lutheran Seafarer's Mission.
www.lutheran.org.sg/
Norwegian Seamans' Mission.
www.sjomannskirken.no/singapore
Singapore Mariner's Club, 120 Cantonment Road. T: +65 6228 6432.
www.mpa.gov.sg/ (follow link to ``about MPA'').
Stella Maris Catholic Seaman's Mission.
www.stellamaris.net/
The Mission to Seafarers, 52 Telok Blangah Road. T: +65 6737 2880.
www.flyingangel.org.sg/
GENERAL:
Port Circulars:
No. 41 (07-07-1997). Compliance with the Merchant Shipping (Non-Convention Ships)
Safety Regulations, 1981 in respect of self-propelled landing craft used for the purpose
of ferrying road tankers or other vehicles with dangerous goods within the port.
No. 94 (24-11-1997). Self-Propelled or Composite Mode Required for all Barges Ferrying
Road Tankers or other Vehicles Loaded with Dangerous Cargoes.
AUTHORITY:
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), 7B Keppel Road, 19th Storey, Tanjong
Pagar Complex, Singapore, 089055, Republic of Singapore.
T: +65 6375 1600.
F: +65 6375 9247.
Tlx: RS 21507. www.mpa.gov.sg
Contact: Captain Kevin Wong, Port Master.
T: +65 6325 2498.
F: +65 6325 2454.
AGENT:
S5 Agency World, 9 North Buona Vista Drive, #04-05 The Metropolis Tower 1, Singapore,
138588, Singapore. T: +65 6275 2788. F: +65 6275 2733. [email protected] www.s-5.org
