PORT MARINE CIRCULAR NO. 07 OF 2010 REQUEST FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND EVACUATION
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
PORT MARINE CIRCULAR
NO. 7 OF 2010
11 May 2010
Shipping Community
REQUEST FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND EVACUATION
The owner, agent or master may seek the assistance of Singapore
Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) to evacuate persons who require
urgent medical attention when the vessel is within the Singapore Maritime Search
and Rescue Region (MSRR). The contact details of the Singapore Maritime
Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC):
Singapore Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre
Telephone numbers: + 65 6226 5539, +65 6325 2493
Facsimile numbers: + 65 6227 9971, +65 6224 5776
VHF Channel: 05, 07, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 22, 68, 73
Telex: RS 20021
Email: pocc@mpa.gov.sg
Note: Email should not be used for the initial call for assistance.
2 Medical evacuation could be carried out either by a fast craft or helicopter,
when the doctor has assessed the condition of the casualty and recommended an
immediate evacuation. For evacuation by helicopter, the requester is to provide all
the critical information set out in Appendix 1 to Singapore MRCC. The
information should be sent to Singapore MRCC via facsimile, email or telex.
Singapore MRCC will follow up on the request and may ask for further additional
information, if required.
3 The master or the person in charge of the vessel is to get the casualty
ready for evacuation and prepare the vessel to receive the fast craft or helicopter
upon the receipt of the confirmation on the medical evacuation. This is to ensure
that the casualty is evacuated safely and expeditiously.
4 For further enquiries on this circular please contact Capt Pang Yock Foo at
Tel: +65 6325 2369 or Email: yock_foo_pang@mpa.gov.sg.
LEE CHENG WEE
PORT MASTER
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
Appendix 1
Please circle where applicable
- Information on Casualty
(a) Condition of casualty assessed by a doctor & doctor Yes / No
recommends immediate evacuation? If Yes, Full Name of Doctor & Hospital: _________
__________________________________________
(b) Is casualty a criminal or violent in nature? Yes / No
(c) What is casualty’s ailment and current condition?
(d) What is Sex and Age of casualty Sex: M / F Age:______
- Particulars/Description of Ship
(a) Name: ____________________ Flag: ______________ (c) Colour of Hull & Funnel: ___________________
(b) Type:____________________ Length:__________ (m) (d) Any other distinguishing mark: ______________
- Any Helipad on Board? Yes / No
If No, please proceed to Question 4.
If Yes, please answer the following questions.
(a) Size? _____________ (m) Diameter
(b) Suitable for 20,000lbs AUW Helicopter? Yes / No
(c) Any Lighting available for night landing? Yes / No
(d) Helipad cleared and prepared for Heli-Casevac Yes / No
(e) Any Antennas? Yes / No
If Yes, Type & Height: ____________________
(f) Any other obstruction such as wires? Yes / No
If Yes, Type & Height: ____________________
(g) Any other information?
- Communication Frequencies/Ship Callsign *VHF CH16 – 156.8MHz
(a) Primary: HF______________ VHF______________ UHF______________
(b) Secondary: HF______________ VHF______________ UHF______________
(c) Callsign: ______________
(d) Inmarsat-C telex no./Facsimile no/Satellite-phone no
- Position of Ship and Rendezvous Point (RV):
(a) Position of Ship: Lat_________________________ Long_________________________
Course/Speed_________________________ Time_________________
(b) RV Point: Lat_________________________ Long_________________________
Course/Speed_________________________ Time_________________
(c) To assist Helicopter to identify ship, ship’s crew will provide following signal:
(i) Day:_____________________________________
(ii) Night:___________________________________
(d) Any Additional Information: ________________________________________________________
Note:RSAF Helicopter(Super Puma) would normally conduct Heli-casevac up to 150NM from Singapore
- Weather/Sea State at Location
(a) Rain condition: No rain / Drizzle / Light rain / Heavy rain / Storm
(b) Cloud condition: Fair Sky / Cloudy / Very cloudy
(c) Cloud base: Below 500ft / 500-1,000ft / Above 1,000ft
(d) Visibility range: 0-3km / 3-6 km / 6km & above
(e) Weather build up: _____________________ (Location & surrounding)
(f) Sea State: ____________