Flying the Red Ensign at half-mast

24 Aug 2016 / Singapore

As a mark of respect to Mr. S R Nathan, all Singapore-registered ships are to fly the Red Ensign at half-mast from 23 August 2016 to 26 August 2016.

The proper procedures for hoisting and lowering of the Red Ensign at half-mast are as follows:
a) When hoisting the flag, it should be hoisted to the finial for an instant, and then lowered to half-mast.
b) When lowering the flag at the end of the day, it should be hoisted to the finial for an instant, and then lowered.

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Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.89 of 2016 dated 23 August 2016

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