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09 Apr 2026 / Singapore

Navigation restrictions under RTS Link

From 13 April to 12 October, a navigation channel of 75 meters in width is established under the RTS Link within the Singapore Port Limits.

Vessels with beams of more than 15 meters and heights of more than 23 meters are to stay away from the navigation channel and the entire length of the RTS Link.

As advised in the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.54 of 2026, the navigation channel is marked by four buoys.

Position of buoys marking navigation channel under RTS Link

Name: RTS-TOA-S1
Latitude (N): 01° 27.582’
Longitude (E): 103°46·847'
Light Characteristics: Fl.G.3s

Name: RTS-TOA-S2
Latitude (N): 01° 27.495’
Longitude (E): 103°46·711'
Light Characteristics: Fl.G.3s

Name: RTS-TOA-P1
Latitude (N): 01° 27.547’
Longitude (E): 103°46·869'
Light Characteristics: Fl.R.3s

Name: RTS-TOA-P2
Latitude (N): 01° 27.460’
Longitude (E): 103°46·732'
Light Characteristics: Fl.R.3s

When navigating in the vicinity of the RTS Link, mariners are reminded to:
a) Maintain a proper lookout;
b) Proceed at a safe speed and navigate with caution;
c) Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 21 (Sembawang Control); and Communicate with Sembawang Control for assistance, if required.

For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC at [email protected]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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