No. 13 of 2019 - MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY CONVENTION) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2019
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
SHIPPING CIRCULAR
NO. 13 OF 2019
MPA Shipping Division
460 Alexandra Road
21st Storey PSA Building
Singapore 119963
Fax: 6375 6231
http://www.mpa.gov.sg
30 December 2019
Applicable to: Shipowners, ship managers, operators, masters, crew members,
recognised organisations, surveyors and the shipping community
MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY CONVENTION) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS
2019
This circular informs the shipping community on the entering into force of the
Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations 2019.
- The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) had adopted amendments to the International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) at its 96th, 97th, 98th and 99th sessions through
Resolutions MSC.404(96), MSC.409(97), MSC.421(98) and MSC.436(99). Shipping
Circular No. 14 of 2018 provides further information on the Resolutions adopted.
- The Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations 2019 which gives
effect to the Resolutions adopted by the IMO, will enter into force on 1 January 2020.
- Copies of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations 2019
(Government Gazette No. S872/2019) may be purchased at:
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- The shipping community may also access the legislation online at the website
of Singapore Attorney-General’s Chamber - Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention)
Regulations.
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- Queries relating to this circular should be directed to Mr. Calvin Lee at (+65)
6375-6269 or email Shipping@mpa.gov.sg.
GOH CHUNG HUN
DIRECTOR OF MARINE
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
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