PORT MARINE CIRCULAR NO. 09 OF 2015 MEASURES TO OPTIMISE ANCHORAGE USAGE IN THE SINGAPORE PORT.
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
PORT MARINE CIRCULAR
NO. 09 OF 2015
01 Sep 2015
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MEASURES TO OPTIMISE ANCHORAGE USAGE IN THE SINGAPORE PORT
- As Singapore port continues to grow, there is a need to optimise anchorage usage
and encourage “just in time” arrival to enhance efficiency of the port. Looking ahead and
keeping in mind the future development of Tuas Port, we will need to introduce measures in
a timely manner to prioritise usage of our anchorages, while ensuring that navigational
safety within our anchorages is maintained. As a first step, the Maritime and Port Authority of
Singapore (MPA) will be introducing a 36 hour limit on anchorage stay for vessels without
activity1.
- With effect from 01 October 2015, vessels are discouraged from staying more than
36 hours in the anchorages without activity. Vessels that stay beyond 36 hours without a
valid reason may be directed to leave port.
- The limit on anchorage stay will not apply to the following categories of vessels,
given the nature of their operations:
MPA licensed harbour / pleasure craft
Salvage vessels under the Salvage Vessels 12-Month Port Dues Scheme
Offshore support vessels that enjoy Category 4 Port Dues For Approved Offshore
Support Vessels
- The duration of anchorage stay will be counted as starting from the pilot
disembarkation time (for piloted vessels) or reported anchored time (for vessels with
pilotage exemption) and will be applicable for each distinct anchorage visit. Vessels moving
from one anchorage to another will not be counted as making distinct visits.
- Any queries relating to this circular should be directed to the following officers:
a. Capt Andy Chew at DID (65) 6325 2472
b. Capt Chong Jia Chyuan at DID (65) 6773 7408
1 Refers to vessels that are only idling, waiting for berth, or waiting for orders. This does not include vessels
that carry out activities (e.g. carrying out repairs, taking bunker, de-slopping) while waiting for berth or waiting for
orders.
c. Capt Dilshad Ahmad at DID (65) 6325 2419
and / or the MPA Marine Safety Control Centre at DID (65) 6325 2488 / 2489.
CAPT DAKNASH GANASEN
PORT MASTER
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
