In Port News 29/05/2015
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued a port marine circular on recent revisions of the anchorages, fairways and channels listed in the port limits.
The key revisions are:
the existing West Jurong Anchorage (Abbreviated Code AWJ) will be discontinued;
the boundaries of the Temasek Fairway will be revised; and
additional types of vessels that can anchor in:
(i) Selat Pauh Anchorage (Abbreviated Code ASPLU)
(ii) Raffles Reserved Anchorage (Abbreviated Code ARAFR)
(iii) LNG/LPG/Chemical Gas Vessel Anchorage (Abbreviated Code ALGAS)
These revisions will come into effect on 1 June 2015.
With the revision of Port Regulations, MPA Singapore reminds the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities that any owner, agent, master or person-in-charge of a vessel who uses any anchorage, fairway or channel for a purpose other than that specified by the Authority or in a manner contrary to the Port Master’s directions shall be guilty of an offence. Offences shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part of the day during which the offence continues after conviction.
