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17 Jan 2017 / Singapore

Vessels at anchor in port

Pursuant to Regulation 9 of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations 1997, the owner, agent, master or person-in-charge of every vessel at anchor in port shall at all times have onboard sufficient number of men capable of veering cable, keeping anchor lights lit and taking appropriate action in case of an emergency.

Pursuant to Section 43 of the MPA Act 1996, the Port Master directs the following safety measures to be taken by vessels anchored in port:
(a) to keep vessel engines in a state of readiness for immediate use in case of emergency;
(b) to ensure sufficient scope of cable used in the prevailing circumstances;
(c) to ensure that there is ample swinging room for the vessel;
and
(d) to keep a continuous listening watch on designated VHF channel of the respective sector where the vessel anchored.

Vessels under active employment/repair must have their full operational crew onboard. In other cases, at least half the number of Officers, Engineers and crew (or Watchmen/Security Guards) or the minimum manning, must be onboard at all times.

The master or person-in-charge of every vessel at anchor in port shall maintain a continuous navigational watch and comply with the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW) Code Chapter VIII Section A-VIII/2 Part 4-1 S/No. 51.

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

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Circular No.2 of 2017

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