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/regulations-advisory
DOCUMENTS:
DigitalPORT:
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:
Vessels can order services and facilities provided by the PSA Corporation and submit
trade documents to various trade agencies and authorities.
T: +65 6321 1173. F: +65 6321 1006.
[email protected]
www.portnet.com/
Port Circulars:
No. 14 (24-12-2024). Changes to Pre-Arrival Notification from January 2025.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
A list of ISPS compliant port facilities is available at
www.mpa.gov.sg/port-marine-ops/port-safety-security/safety@sea-singapore/safety-resources/port-security
Port Circulars:
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:
UKC:
Minimum UKC, as stipulated by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is:
- 0.3 m. alongside berth for all vessels
- 0.6 m. for manoeuvring vessels below 3,000 g.t.
- 1.0 m. for manoeuvring vessels 3,000 g.t. and above.
Port Circulars:
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.) | ||
| 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 | ||
| Keppel Harbour Aerial Cableway: | |||
| Aerial Cableway | 56.0 | 50.0 | |
| 1 MHWS | |||
APPROACHES:
Navigational Channels:
| Name | Controlling Depth |
|---|---|
| (m.) | |
| Eastern Buoy to Malang Papan Beacon | 11.9 |
| Malang Papan Beacon to Punggol Point | 11.2 |
| Punggol Point to Sembawang Shipyard | 11.1 |
| Sembawang Shipyard to Ordnance Reach | 9.8 |
| East Keppel Fairway – Western Portion | 14.3 |
| East Keppel Fairway – Eastern Portion | 16.0 |
| Buran Channel | 8.9 |
| West Keppel Fairway | 16.8 |
| Sisters Fairway (Selat Tanjong Hakim) | 9.1 |
| Jong Fairway | 16.5 |
| Sinki Fairway (Selat Sinki) | 18.1 |
| Sinki Fairway (Selat Pandan) | 14.7 |
| Pesak Basin | 10.1–12.2 |
| East Jurong Channel – Deep Water Channel | 16.6 |
| East Jurong Channel – Outbound Channel | 12.7 |
| West Jurong Channel | 12.5 |
| Temasek Fairway | 15.1–16.2 |
| Cruise Bay – Tg Berlayer to CC01 | 10.6 |
| Cruise Bay – CC01 to VC01 | 9.7 |
| Approaches to VLCC berths from west in Sinki Fairway | 22.8 |
| Approaches to VLCC berth (OMU) from west in Sinki Fairway | 22.7 |
| Southern Fairway | 16.4 |
| Eastern Corridor | 19.8 |
| Eastern Fairway | 12.9 |
| West Johor Strait | 5.6 |
| Banyan Basin | 16.1 |
| Sakra Basin | 10.5 |
| Temasek Basin | 16.4 |
| Benoi Basin | 4.0 |
Pulau Satumu Semaphore Tower (Raffles Lighthouse):
By day, the tower displays an upright black cone over a black cylinder 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 Aster Energy SBM (berth OSSBM) 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.
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 |
| D | Every vessel 300 g.t. or above, or over 30 m. in height |
Area A is defined as that part of the Pilotage District westwards of the line joining
the following positions including the area up to the causeway in the Johor Strait:
- 01° 15.90′ N, 103° 51.67′ E
- 01° 15.04′ N, 103° 51.77′ E
- 01° 14.68′ N, 103° 52.18′ E
- 01° 14.68′ N, 103° 52.68′ E
- 01° 13.28′ N, 103° 51.78′ E
- 01° 12.74′ N, 103° 52.03′ E.
Area B is defined as that part of the Pilotage District excluding Marina Bay and Kallang
Basin eastward of Area A bounded by the following positions:
- 01° 17.45′ N, 104° 05.20′ E
- 01° 18.78′ N, 104° 04.26′ E
- 01° 20.00′ N, 104° 03.06′ E
- 01° 20.00′ N, 104° 02.69′ E
- 01° 20.32′ N, 104° 04.50′ E.
Area D is defined as that part of the Pilotage District northwards of the line joining
the following positions up to the causeway in the Johor Strait:
- 01° 20.32′ N, 104° 01.50′ E
- 01° 20.00′ N, 104° 02.69′ E
- 01° 20.00′ N, 104° 03.06′ E
- 01° 18.78′ N, 104° 04.26′ E
- 01° 17.45′ N, 104° 05.21′ E
- 01° 17.79′ N, 104° 07.15′ E
- 01° 20.80′ N, 104° 05.01′ E
- 01° 21.45′ N, 104° 04.68′ E.
Pilot exemption may be sought from the Authority.
Pilot Boarding Grounds:
There are eight pilot boarding grounds:
- Eastern Boarding Ground A (PEBGA): 01° 13.52′ N, 103° 53.45′ E
- Eastern Boarding Ground B (PEBGB): 01° 15.41′ N, 103° 56.95′ E, (this boarding ground is to be used by all tankers when proceeding to pick up pilots in the eastern sector)
- East Boarding Ground C (PEBGC): 01° 15.88′ N, 103° 57.83′ E, (this boarding ground is to be used by arriving vessels from the east proceeding to the eastern and western sector of the port, or as may be directed by the Port Master)
- Southern Boarding Ground (PSBG): 01° 11.70′ N, 103° 49.66′ E, SE of Sebarok Beacon
- Western Boarding Ground A (PWBGA): 01° 12.90′ N, 103° 36.07′ E, (for vessels arriving from the west)
- Western Boarding Ground B (PWBGB): 01° 12.03′ N, 103° 38.48′ E, (for chemical and gas carriers bound for ASSPU anchorage and facilities located in the western side of Singapore)
- 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/service/pilotage
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. 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:
East Johor Strait:
| 1. | Changi Barge Temporary Holding Anchorage (ACBTH): |
| Centred on position 01° 20.67′ N, 104° 02.99′ E. 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. Least depth 5.0 m. | |
| 2. | Changi General Purposes Anchorage (ACGP): |
| Centred on position 01° 19.12′ N, 104° 01.20′ E. 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. | |
| 3. | Eastern Bunkering A Anchorage (AEBA): |
| Centred on position 01° 18.35′ N, 104° 03.50′ E. 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. Least depth 17.5 m. | |
| 4. | Eastern Bunkering B Anchorage (AEBB): |
| Centred on position 01° 16.95′ N, 103° 59.85′ E. 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. Least depth 29.7 m. | |
| 5. | Eastern Bunkering C Anchorage (AEBC): |
| Centred on position 01° 16.59′ N, 106° 55.58′ E. 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. Least depth 23.0 m. | |
| 6. | Eastern Petroleum B Anchorage (AEPBB): |
| Centred on position 01° 17.95′ N, 103° 56.46′ E. 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. Least depth 16.3 m. | |
| 7. | Eastern Petroleum C Anchorage (AEPBC): |
| Centred on position 01° 17.95′ N, 103° 58.98′ E. For tankers of less than 10,000 g.t. loaded with petroleum, non-gas free vessels and tankers. Height restriction 30.0 m. Least depth 24.7 m. | |
| 8. | Eastern Special Purposes A Anchorage (AESPA): |
| Centred on position 01° 16.79′ N, 103° 55.13′ E. 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. | |
| Least depth 15.7 m. | |
| 9. | Small Craft A Anchorage (ASCA): |
| Centred on position01° 18.23′ N, 103° 57.32′ E. For harbour tugs, pontoons, barges and other small craft, including fishing vessels. Height restriction 30.0 m. Least depth 12.4 m. | |
| 10. | Small Craft B Anchorage (ASCB): |
| Centred on position 01° 18.26′ N, 103° 59.88′ E. For harbour tugs, pontoons, barges and other small craft, including fishing vessels. Height restriction 30.0 m. Least depth 19.4 m. | |
| 11. | Man-of-War Anchorage (AMOW): |
| Centred on position 01° 18.56′ N, 104° 04.42′ E. For visiting warships. Least depth 14.0 m. | |
| 12. | Eastern Anchorage (AEW): |
| Centred on position 01° 15.31′ N, 103° 52.34′ E. 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. | |
| 13. | Eastern Petroleum A Anchorage (AEPA): |
| Centred on position 01° 15.56′ N, 103° 54.08′ E. For tankers 20,000 g.t. and above loaded with petroleum, non-gas free vessels and tankers requiring immigration clearance. Least depth 21.5 m. | |
| 14. | Eastern Holding A Anchorage (AEHA): |
| Centred on position 01° 14.86′ N, 103° 55.35′ E. For vessels as directed by the Port Master. Least depth 40.0 m. | |
| 15. | Eastern Holding B Anchorage (AEHB): |
| Centred on position 01° 14.75′ N, 103° 52.82′ E. For vessels as directed by the Port Master. Least depth 18.1 m. | |
| 16. | Eastern Holding C Anchorage (AEHC): |
| Centred on position 01° 14.97′ N, 103° 51.95′ E. For port limit tankers that are waiting to service vessels in Keppel Harbour. Least depth 6.9 m. |
Western Sector:
| 1. | Western Anchorage (AWW): |
| Centred on position 01° 15.14′ N, 103° 48.59′ E. 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. Least depth 15.6 m. | |
| 2. | Western Petroleum A (AWPA): |
| Centred on position 01° 14.29′ N, 103° 48.22′ E. For vessels of 10,000 g.t. or less loaded with petroleum and non-gas free vessels. Least depth 21.5 m. | |
| 3. | Western Petroleum B Anchorage (AWPB): |
| Centred on position 01° 14.03′ N, 103° 48.39′ E. 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. Least depth 19.2 m. | |
| 4. | Western Holding Anchorage (AWH): |
| Centred on position 01° 14.05′ N, 103° 47.38′ E. For vessels as directed by the Port Master. Least depth 21.9 m. | |
| 5. | Western Quarantine and Immigration Anchorage (AWQI): |
| Centred on position 01° 12.99′ N, 103° 49.82′ E. For vessels requiring quarantine and immigration clearance. Least depth 11.2 m. | |
| 6. | Selat Pauh Petroleum Anchorage (ASPP): |
| Centred on position 01° 13.19′ N, 103° 42.97′ E. 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. Least depth 7.0 m. | |
| 7. | Selat Pauh Anchorage (ASPLU): |
| Centred on position 01° 12.87′ N, 103° 43.60′ E. For vessels under arrest, laid-up vessels or other vessels on prior permission of the Port Master. Least depth 10.3 m. | |
| 8. | Raffles Petroleum Anchorage (ARP): |
| Centred on position 01° 12.17′ N, 103° 44.39′ E. 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. Least depth 11.3 m. | |
| 9. | Raffles Reserved Anchorage (ARAFR): |
| Centred on position 01° 11.62′ N, 103° 45.27′ E. For lash ship operations, vessels requiring emergency repairs and damaged vessels FSO/FPSOs or as directed by the Port Master. Least depth 11.7 m. |
Jurong Sector:
| 1. | Sudong Explosive Anchorage (ASUEX): |
| Centred on position 01° 10.28′ N, 103° 42.68′ E. 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. Least depth 19.5 m. | |
| 2. | Sudong Special Purpose Anchorage (ASSPU): |
| Centred on position 01° 11.04′ N, 103° 42.43′ E. For VLCCs above 75,000 g.t. requiring immigration clearance, or vessels as directed by the Port Master. Least depth 17.7 m. | |
| 3. | Sudong Holding Anchorage (ASH): |
| Centred on position 01° 12.05′ N, 103° 39.98′ E. Temporary holding anchorage with prior permission of Port Master. Least depth 23.2 m. | |
| 4. | Sudong Petroleum Holding Anchorage (ASPH): |
| Centred on position 01° 09.92′ N, 103° 43.11′ E. For port limit tankers waiting to service vessels at Sudong anchorages. Least depth 21.6 m. |
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. 03 (19-01-2017). Prohibition of Anchoring in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.
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:
National Environment Agency, Port Health Section. T: +65 6222 2585. F: +65 6222 8543.
[email protected]
www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/port-health
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 in 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. 17. (21-07-2022). Resumption of Ship Inspection for the Issuance of Ship Sanitation
Certificate (SSC).
No. 11 (25.09.2014) Port Health Clearance Procedures for Vessels Arriving Singapore.
No. 14 (22-09-2016). Zika Virus.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Navigational Reporting/Traffic Management: | ||
| VTIS East | 10 | Reporting, relay traffic info, VTS sector 9 |
| VTIS Central | 14 | Reporting, relay traffic info, VTS sector 8 |
| VTIS West | 73 | Reporting, relay traffic info, VTS sector 7 |
| East Control | 12 | Reporting, request clearance, relay traffic info |
| Keppel Control | 05 | Reporting, request clearance, relay traffic info |
| Cruise Bay Control | 05 | Reporting, request clearance, relay traffic info |
| Pasir Panjang Control | 18 | Reporting, request clearance, relay traffic info |
| Sinki Control | 68 | Reporting, request clearance, relay traffic info |
| Jurong Control | 22 | Reporting, request clearance, relay traffic info |
| West Control | 68 | Reporting, request clearance, relay traffic info |
| Sembawang Control | 21 | Reporting, request clearance, relay traffic info |
| Safety & Emergencies: | ||
| Singapore Port Operations Control | 16, 09 | Distress, urgency and safety matters. Broadcasting maritime safety info |
| Port Marine Safety | 07 | Coordinating marine emergencies by MPA |
| Police Coast Guard | 16 | Request assistance from Police Coast Guard |
| Port Security | 03 | Security matters |
| Immigration/Port Health Clearance: | ||
| Immigration | 74 | Request immigration clearance |
| Port Health | 14 | Request port health clearance |
| Port Services: | ||
| Singapore Pilots | 20 | Pilotage service/pilotage information |
| Tugs/water boats | 17/61 | Tug service/water supply to vessels at anchor |
| Oil Terminals: | ||
| Bukom Operations | 19 | |
| Pulau Ayer Chawan Operations | 05 | |
| Singapore Refinery Control | 05 | |
Also see
VTS/Radar.
Port Circulars:
No. 41 (27-10-2020). VHF Radio Telephone Reporting Procedures for Vessels 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 should maintain a VHF listening watch on the appropriate sector VHF Channel.
Additionally, VHF Channel 16 should 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. 06 (01-02-2021). Reporting Procedures for Vessels Manoeuvring in Port.
No. 03 (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 provided by PSA Marine. Tugs join anywhere in port limits by pre-arrangement
with pilots. Normally ship's lines used.
The required number of tugs for a vessel movement will be assigned by PSA Marine based
on MPA’s tug usage guidelines for vessel movements in the Port of Singapore.
All customers must have an operating account with PSA Corporation or PSA Marine in
order to engage these services (see Documents).
BREAKBULK FACILITIES:
Port Circulars:
No. 02 (14-02-2022). Stowage Requirements for Handling of Steel Cargo at Publicly
Licensed Cargo Terminals.
CONTAINER FACILITIES:
See
Other Facilities and
Tanker Facilities.
OTHER FACILITIES:
Port Circulars:
No. 36 (29-12-2001). Landing Place for Explosives and Dangerous Goods at Tuas Jetty.
Also see
Tanker Facilities.
TANKER FACILITIES:
Port Circulars:
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.
Contact details of licenced stevedores can be found at
www.singaporeadvice.com
BALLAST:
See
Pollution.
POLLUTION:
Port Circulars:
No. 05 (31-07-2025). Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) (Amendment) Regulations
2025 and Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Ballast Water Management) (Amendment)
Regulations 2025.
No. 05 (01-06-2024). Oil and Chemical Spill Response Equipment and Vessel Rates in
Singapore.
No. 06 (22-03-2023). Guidelines for Preventing Pollution During Bunkering Operations.
No. 05 (22-05-2018). Control of Smoke Emissions by Vessels in Port.
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:
MPA provides complimentary daily garbage collection services to all vessels at designated
anchorages in the port of Singapore. To find out more on how to request the daily
garbage collection services, refer to Port Circular No. 05 of 2016 - Garbage Collection
Services for Ships in Singapore.
Ships with large quantities of garbage (in excess of the daily limit) may wish to
make special arrangements for garbage disposal for which a fee will be charged. Requests
should be submitted via
digitalPORT@SG
Port Circulars:
No. 06 (26-06-2024). Penalties for Improper Disposal of Shipboard Garage in Singapore
Waters.
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. 05 (08-03-2016). Garbage Collection Services 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:
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.
Port Circulars:
No. 09 (03-09-2024). Maritime Declaration of Health.
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 Water Barges:
Operator:
PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd. T: +65 6379 9830.
[email protected]
www.psamarine.com/ordering-our-services/order-supply-of-water-from-waterboats/
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. 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. 24 (01-11-2024). Implementation of Singapore Standard SS 648:2024 – Code of Practice
for Bunker Mass Flow Metering.
No. 01 (05-10-2022). Supply of Biofuel Within the Port of Singapore to Vessels.
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:
- BP Singapore Pte. Ltd. T: +65 6335 3000. [email protected] www.bp.com
- Bunker House Petroleum Pte Ltd. T: +65 6222 0337. [email protected] bunkerhse.com.sg
- Cathay Marine Fuel Trading Pte Ltd. T: +65 6281 3437. [email protected]
- Central Star Marine. T: +65 6781 6969. [email protected] www.centralstar.com.sg
- Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd. T: +65 6318 1305. [email protected] www.chevron.com/worldwide/singapore
- Consort Bunkers Pte Ltd. T: +65 6344 3008. [email protected] www.consortbunkers.com.sg
- Eastpoint International Marketing. T: +65 6272 2722. [email protected] www.eastpoint.com.sg
- Eng Hua Company Pte Ltd. T: +65 6348 1191. [email protected] enghuaco.com
- Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Service. T: +65 6259 2812. [email protected] www.emf.com.sg
- ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. T: +65 6885 8998. [email protected] www.exxonmobil.com
- Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers (S) Pte Ltd. T: +65 6220 8389. [email protected] cosulich.com.sg
- Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd. [email protected] www.glencore.com
- Global Energy Trading Pte Ltd. T: +65 6559 1600. [email protected] globalenergy.com.sg
- Global Island Diesel Oil Trading Co. Pte. T: +65 6294 8066. [email protected] www.golden-island.com.sg
- Global Marine Transportation Pte Ltd. T: +65 6222 3112. [email protected] www.globalmarinetpt.com
- Grandeur Trading & Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6253 8266. [email protected] www.grandeur.com.sg
- Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd. T: +65 6333 6577. [email protected] www.honglam.com.sg
- Impex Marine (S) Pte Ltd. T: +65 6272 3868. [email protected] www.impexmarine.com.sg
- Maersk Oil Trading Singapore Pte Ltd. T: +65 6323 8351. [email protected] www.maersk.com/oil-trading
- Marubeni International Petroleum (S) Pte. T: +65 6336 8815. [email protected] www.marubeni.com
- Pacific Bunkering Services Pte Ltd. T: +65 6276 7266. www.pacificbunkers.com.sg
- Palmstone Tankers and Trading Pte Ltd. T: +65 6473 2460. [email protected] www.palmstone.com.sg
- Peninsula Petroleum Far East Pte Ltd. T: +65 6238 6621. [email protected] www.peninsulapetroleum.com
- Petrochina International (S) Pte Ltd. T: +65 6571 7295. [email protected] www.petrochina.com.cn
- Sea Oil Petroleum Pte Ltd. T: +65 6661 0860. [email protected] www.seaoilpetroleum.com
- SK Energy International Ltd. T: +65 8518 7764. [email protected] www.sk.com
- TotalEnergies Marine Fuels Pte Ltd. T: +65 6715 3906. [email protected] marinefuels.totalenergies.com
- Victory Petroleum Trading Pte Ltd. T: +65 6777 8889. [email protected] www.vpt.com.sg
Also see
Pollution.
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. F: +65 6275 2776. [email protected] www.bureauveritas.sg
- CCS. T: +65 6324 1618. F: +65 6234 1273. [email protected] www.ccs.org.cn
- DNV. T: +65 6508 3750. www.dnv.com
- IR. T: +65 6423 4861. F: +65 6423 4871. [email protected] www.irclass.org
- KR. T: +65 6221 3319. F: +65 6222 6234. [email protected] www.krs.co.kr
- LR: T: +65 3163 0888. www.lr.org
- NKK. T: +65 6222 3133. F: +65 6225 5942. [email protected] www.classnk.com
- RINA. T: +65 6532 7737. www.rina.org
Classification Societies:
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE:
Police T: 999. Ambulance T: 995. Fire T: 995.
Non-Urgent:
Police T: 1800 255 0000. Ambulance T: 1777.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE:
Port Marine Safety Control Centre. T: +65 6325 2488. 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:
Watchmen recommended, particularly in roads. Agents normally arrange. Cost varies.
Port Circulars:
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).
Also see
Piracy.
PIRACY:
Piracy and sea robberies in the South China Sea, Malacca Straits and Singapore Straits
remains an issue. The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre
is urging caution following a rise in armed robbery incidents in the Singapore Straits
in the first half of 2025. Vessels have been boarded by pirates whilst travelling
at full speed.
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.
No. 94 (24-11-1997). Self-Propelled or Composite Mode Required for all Barges Ferrying
Road Tankers or other Vehicles Loaded with Dangerous Cargoes.
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.
HOLIDAYS:
1 January (New Year's Day); Chinese Lunar New Year; Hari Raya Puasa; Good Friday;
1 May (Labour Day); Hari Raya Haji; Vesak Day; 9 August (Singapore National Day);
Deepvali; 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, Belize, Brazil, Brunei, Bukina
Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire,
Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan,
Kazakhstan, Korea, DPR of, Korea, Rep of, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Lithuania, Madagascar,
Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru,
Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, St Vincent & The Grenadines,
San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkiye, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan,
Venezuela and Viet Nam.
Contact details at
www.mfa.gov.sg/Overseas-Missions/Foreign-Representatives-To-Singapore
TELEPHONES:
Available on board vessels at PSA wharves. Public telephones available, mobile telephone
coverage provided.
NEAREST AIRPORT:
Seletar (XSP) Singapore Changi (SIN).
BANKS:
National and international banks with ATM facilities available.
CUSTOMS:
Singapore Customs Circular No. 1 of 2019:
Duty-free alcohol and tobacco allowance for personal consumption on board vessel:
| 1. | Each bona fide crew member is given a one-time issue of duty-free allowance (alcohol and tobacco) for consumption on board vessel while in Singapore port. The allowance granted is strictly for personal consumption only. No additional allowance will be given after the first issue. | |
| 2. | The allowance for duty-free alcohol and tobacco granted per bona fide crew member on board vessel while in Singapore port is as follows: | |
| a) | 1 bottle of spirit (not more than 1 litre) | |
| b) | 7 bottles of wine (not more than 7 litres) | |
| c) | 12 bottles or 24 cans of beer and stout (not more than 8 litres); and | |
| d) | 200 sticks cigarettes or 50 sticks cigars or 300 grams of other tobacco. | |
| 3. | Such allowances are only applicable to bona fide crew members of vessels of more than 75 n.t. | |
| 4. | There is no need to apply for any Customs import or export permit for each crew’s duty-free alcohol and tobacco allowance when the vessel enters, leaves or re-enters Singapore port. | |
Rescindment of ship’s stores declaration form (C&E 117):
- With immediate effect, the C&E 117 declaration form is rescinded. Masters of vessels no longer need to use the C&E 117 declaration form to record the quantity of alcohol and tobacco products on board the vessel and in possession of the crew members.
- However, Master of vessels and crew members on board the vessel are required to make a verbal declaration to the authorities on the quantity of alcohol and tobacco products on board the vessel and in their possession, upon request by the authorities during checks.
Alcohol and tobacco products exceeding the allowance:
- Crew members who wish to consume alcohol and tobacco in excess of their duty-free allowance may make payment of duty and GST for the goods using the Customs@SG Mobile App or Web Portal. Refer to www.customs.gov.sg/eservices/customs-sg-web-application/
- A Customs permit is required if the quantity of alcohol and tobacco products in excess of the duty-free allowance for each crew member is more than 0.4 kg of cigarettes or other tobacco products, or more than 10 litres of alcohol products.
- Any duty-unpaid alcohol and tobacco exceeding the specified allowance above, including stocks from the bar, if any, must be secured in a lockable store on board the vessel while the vessel is in Singapore port. The bar is not allowed to serve duty-free alcohol and tobacco while the vessel remains in Singapore port.
- Under Customs Regulations, the authorities may place seals to secure the store, and it is an offence to tamper with the store, lock or seal without the authorities’ consent. Any excess alcohol and tobacco found outside the store may also be seized by the authorities.
Penalties:
- Please note that under the Customs Act, it is an offence to store, keep, or have in possession any uncustomed goods. Offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded and/or jailed for up to 6 years.
If you need further clarification on this Circular, please email your enquiries to
[email protected]
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.
Port Circulars:
No. 03 (10-02-2023). Crew Change and Shore leave for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore
and Application for Vaccination.
Also see
Repatriation.
REPATRIATION:
Local arrangements for repatriation and crew changes should be handled via agent.
Foreign sea crew and pleasure craft owners must submit the following types of applications
to ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) via
digitalPORT@SG
- arrival or departure immigration clearance of vessel and crew
- crew sign-on or sign-off
- transfer of crew from one vessel to another
- extension of stay of crew.
For further information email
[email protected]
Immigration Clearance for Sea Crew on Vessels:
- Crew with In-Principle to Land (IPL) status seeking to enter Singapore must present themselves for arrival clearance at ICA sea checkpoints or the gazetted marinas upon their first entry into Singapore. They must also possess a recognised and valid travel document (including a valid visa, if applicable).
- Crew must submit their SG Arrival Card (SGAC) applications within three days (including the day of arrival) before reporting to the ICA sea checkpoints or the gazetted marinas to avoid unnecessary delays during immigration clearance. The issuance of e-Landing Pass/e-Special Pass remains subject to prevailing immigration entry requirements.
- Crew with Not to Land (NTL) status must remain on board their vessels at all times and must not disembark during the vessel’s stay in port, as required under Section 24 of the Immigration Act 1959. Shipping companies including agents, ship owners, charterers and Masters must inform crew of their NTL status and to put in place measures to deter them from disembarking from their vessels.
- Sea crew under NTL status wishing to seek shore leave/sign-off must apply for their NTL status to be uplifted by ICA before they can disembark from their vessels. To do so, the agents, Masters, owners or charterers shall write to ICA Crew Administrator (refer to Port Notice No. 46 of 2025) to seek approval before they could proceed for clearance.
- In addition to the above, all sea crew mentioned above (i.e. IPL, NTL with approval etc.) shall report to ICA sea checkpoints or the gazetted marinas via sea route for the issuance of e-Landing Passes/e-Special Passes. Crew must submit their SG Arrival Card (SGAC) applications before reporting. The issuance of e-Landing Pass/e-Special Pass remains subject to prevailing immigration entry requirements.
Further details are available at
www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements
Visas:
Foreign seafarers are required to apply for a visa prior to arrival in Singapore if
they are from a visa-required country/place for the purpose of sign on/sign off from
the vessel in Singapore. The visa application should be submitted through agents who
will act as the local contact.
Visa-required countries/places are:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, India,
Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea DPR of, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya,
Mail, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria,
Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yemen.
Further details are available at
www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements
SG Arrival Card:
All travellers are required to submit an SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration
before arriving in Singapore, except:
- those transiting/transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance; and
- residents (Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-Term Pass holders) travelling through Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints.
As part of the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) submission, travellers are required to submit
the electronic health declaration for purposes of disease control, specifically to
guard against importing diseases of concern, to protect the health of Singapore residents.
Those who make false declarations may be prosecuted under the Infectious Diseases
Act.
Travellers are required to submit the SGAC within three days (including the day of
arrival) before arrival in Singapore. This is to avoid unnecessary delays during immigration
clearance upon arrival.
Note: the SG Arrival Card is not a visa.
The SG Arrival Card will facilitate the process of obtaining the e-Pass, which details
the visit pass granted by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority; the e-Pass is a
replacement of inked endorsement stamps on the passport.
SG Arrival Card submissions can be made online at
eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/
Port Circulars:
No. 03 (10-02-2023). Crew Change and Shore leave for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore
and Application for Vaccination.
Port Notices:
No. 46 (11-04-2025). Immigration Clearance for Arriving Sea Crew On Vessels.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS:
Port Circulars:
No. 04 (16-03-2023). Replacement of Physical Landing Pass with Electronic Landing
Pass for Arriving Sea Crew
SEAMAN'S CLUBS:
Danish Seaman's Church. 10 Pender Road. T: +65 8869 4828.
[email protected]
www.churchsg.dk
International Lutheran Seafarer's Mission. 2 Tah Ching Road. T: +65 6464 6337.
[email protected]
lutheran.org.sg
Norwegian Seamans' Mission. 300 Pasir Panjang Road. T: +65 6775 7835.
[email protected]
www.sjomannskirken.no/singapore
Singapore Mariner's Club, 120 Cantonment Road. T: +65 6228 6432.
www.mpa.gov.sg
Note: Singapore Mariner’s Club is closed for refurbishment until 2027.
The Mission to Seafarers, 37 Jurong Port Road. T: +65 6265 9589.
www.missiontoseafarers.org/singapore
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: Chong Jia Chyuan, Port Master.
T: +65 6325 2498.
F: +65 6325 2454.
