30 Nov 2016 / Singapore

Safety and vigilance during festive seasons

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has issued a reminder to the shipping and port community on the importance of exercising extra caution, navigational prudence and best practices during festive seasons.

Festive seasons are a time where there is an increase of traffic and passenger ridership in the port of Singapore.

The shipping and port community are encouraged to observe the following;
a) Exercise caution and due diligence when operating at sea;
b) Observe safe navigation practices;
c) Conduct risk assessment prior to commencement of activities. Don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. safety helmets, goggles, gloves, shoes, harnesses, etc) where applicable;
d) Place emphasis on donning of lifejackets when working near or over the ship side and when transferring between vessels;
e) Strict adherence to company’s and/or shipboard drug and alcohol policies;
and
f) Strict adherence to Singapore Port Regulations and the International Regulation for the Prevention of Collision at Sea (COLREGS).

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

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

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