“MPA – PORT MARINE CIRCULAR NO.02 OF 2011”
Please note the following:
New recommendations to the rules for vessels navigating through the strait of Malacca and Singapore have been made. (please refer to MPA – Port Marine Circular No.2 of 2011 and MSC 88/26/Add.1 Annex 12)
Effective 1st July 2011 onward, “Three all-round green lights in a vertical line” of Navigation Light to be installed for all vessels above 300GT and 50M in length or more, which will be exhibited by vessels as night signal to indicate its intention to cross the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) and precautionary areas in the Singapore Strait not restricted to Singapore Flag. It enables other vessels in the appropriate lanes to take actions if required and hence enhance navigational safety.
Your all kind attention will be much appreciated.
