MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

PORT MARINE CIRCULAR NO. 03 OF 2013 14 Mar 2013

Shipping Community Harbour Craft Community

SAFE NAVIGATION IN THE PORT OF SINGAPORE

1 As one of the busiest ports in the world, the Port of Singapore is used daily by all types of vessels including tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, ferries, barges under tow, small craft, etc.
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Safety in the port is of utmost importance. Masters and watchkeeping officers of all vessels are reminded to fully comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 at all times to ensure safety of navigation.

Masters and watchkeeping officers of vessels are also reminded of the importance of keeping proper lookouts and proceeding at safe speeds when navigating. They are also reminded to conduct master/pilot exchange of information and passage plan for the safe conduct of vessel movement.
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4 Shipowners, Managers and agents are requested to bring the contents of this circular to the attention of Masters and officers.

LEE CHENG WEE PORT MASTER MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE