PORT MARINE CIRCULAR NO. 03 OF 2013 SAFE NAVIGATION IN THE PORT OF SINGAPORE
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
PORT MARINE CIRCULAR
NO. 03 OF 2013
14 Mar 2013
Shipping Community
Harbour Craft Community
SAFE NAVIGATION IN THE PORT OF SINGAPORE
1 As one of the busiest ports in the world, the Port of Singapore is used daily by all
types of vessels including tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, ferries, barges under
tow, small craft, etc.
2 Safety in the port is of utmost importance. Masters and watchkeeping officers of
all vessels are reminded to fully comply with the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 at all times to ensure safety of navigation.
3 Masters and watchkeeping officers of vessels are also reminded of the
importance of keeping proper lookouts and proceeding at safe speeds when
navigating. They are also reminded to conduct master/pilot exchange of information
and passage plan for the safe conduct of vessel movement.
4 Shipowners, Managers and agents are requested to bring the contents of this
circular to the attention of Masters and officers.
LEE CHENG WEE
PORT MASTER
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
