Singapore Port Information Year 2024
Singapore Port Information Year 2024
PREFACE
1. Port Information
This publication contains Port Information such as Routeing System in the Straits of Malacca and
Singapore, relevant Port Marine Circulars and Notices issued by the Port Master, Characteristics of Aids
to Navigation, Port Facilities, IALA Maritime Buoyage System and Chart Catalogues. Information provided
in this publication are correct up to the time of publication based on data available to the Hydrographic
Division, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Any updates or corrections will be updated into
the respective pages accordingly.
2. Positions
All geographical positions are referred to the World Geodetic System 84 (WGS 84).
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suitability of the information supplied by any organisation other than MPA and no endorsement of, or
connection of MPA with, such information is to be inferred.
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Contents
NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION
ANCHORAGES AND FAIRWAYS IN THE PORT ................................................................................................. 45
DESIGNATED ANCHORAGES IN PORT ............................................................................................................. 46
THE USE OF CANOES AND KAYAKS WITHIN THE PORT LIMITS OF SINGAPORE ....................................... 48
CONTROLLING DEPTHS OF NAVIGATIONAL CHANNELS AND FAIRWAYS ................................................... 49
DEPTHS OF RIVERS AND BASINS..................................................................................................................... 49
VERTICAL AND SAFE OVERHEAD CLEARANCES UNDER BRIDGES AND AERIAL CABLEWAY .................. 50
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VOPAK TERMINALS SINGAPORE PTE LTD - JURONG ISLAND (1°15·5'N, 103°42·6'E) ............. 100
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VOPAK TERMINALS SINGAPORE PTE LTD - PULAU SEBAROK (1°12·3'N, 103°47·8'E) ............ 100
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VOPAK TERMINALS SINGAPORE PTE LTD - TANJONG PENJURU
(1°17·8'N, 103°43·8'E) ...................................................................................................................... 100
58 YTL POWERSERAYA PTE LTD - JURONG ISLAND - PULAU SERAYA POWER STATION [PSPS]
(1°17·1'N, 103°43·8'E) ...................................................................................................................... 100
DOCKS AND REPAIR BERTHS ......................................................................................................................... 101
1 ASIAN SEALAND ENGINEERING PTE LTD - BENOI BASIN (1°18·4'N, 103°41·0'E) ..................... 101
2 ASL MARINE SHIPYARD (1°17·8'N, 103°45·2'E) ............................................................................ 101
3 DDW – PAXOCEAN SHIPYARD PTE LTD - TUAS (1°18·8'N, 103°38·5'E) ..................................... 101
4 JURONG SHIPYARD PTE LTD (REPAIR DIVISION) - PULAU SAMULUN
(1°18·1'N, 103°42·0'E) ...................................................................................................................... 101
5 JURONG SHIPYARD PTE LTD (NEW SHIP DIVISION) - TANJONG KLING
(1°18·2'N, 103°42·2'E) ...................................................................................................................... 102
6 JURONG SML PTE LTD - TUAS (1°18·3'N, 103°38·8'E).................................................................. 102
7 KEPPEL FELS LTD (CRESCENT YARD) - JURONG (1°17·9'N, 103°41·1'E).................................. 102
8 KEPPEL FELS LTD (MAIN YARD) (31 SHIPYARD ROAD) (1°18·1'N, 103°41·6'E)......................... 102
9 KEPPEL FELS LTD (PIONEER YARD) - TANJONG GUL (1°17·2'N, 103°40·0'E)
KEPPEL FELS LTD (PIONEER YARD 2) (55 GUL ROAD) (1°17·9'N, 103°40·3'E) ......................... 103
10 KEPPEL MARINA MULTI PURPOSE BERTH - PULAU KEPPEL (1°15·8’N, 103°48·7’E) ............... 103
11 KEPPEL SHIPYARD LTD - TANJONG GUL (1°18·0'N, 103°40·6'E) ................................................ 104
12 KEPPEL SHIPYARD LTD - TUAS (1°18·0'N, 103°39·3'E) ................................................................ 105
13 BENOI BASIN (KEPPEL SINGMARINE PTE LTD) (1°18'N, 103°40'E) ............................................ 106
14 KEPPEL SINGMARINE PTE LTD - TANJONG GUL (1°17·60'N, 103°40·44'E)................................ 106
15 SEMBAWANG SHIPYARD PTE LTD - SEMBAWANG SHIPYARD (1°27·9'N, 103°49·5'E) ............. 107
16 SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES MARINE LTD - BENOI BASIN (1°18·0'N, 103°40·8'E) .................. 107
17 SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES MARINE LTD - TUAS YARD (1°18·4'N, 103°38·9'E) .................... 108
18 SML SHIPYARD PTE LTD - BENOI BASIN (1°18·5'N, 103°40·9'E) ................................................. 108
19 TUAS-SEMBCORP MARINE TUAS SHIPYARD (1°15·1'N, 103°36·6'E) ......................................... 108
BERTH OPERATORS’ INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 109
TUG SERVICE PROVIDERS’ INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 111
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CHARLETS
STRAITREP Operational Area (Sectors 1 to 9) .......................................................................................... 121
STRAITREP Operational Area (Sectors 7 to 9) .......................................................................................... 122
Reporting Points for Confirmation of Arrivals ............................................................................................. 123
Reporting Sectors....................................................................................................................................... 124
Chartlet 1 – East Johor Strait ..................................................................................................................... 125
Chartlet 2 – Traffic Information Area of East Johor Strait ........................................................................... 126
Area in which tall vessels would affect aircraft operations in Port Waters .................................................. 127
15 Metre Height Restricted Area ................................................................................................................ 128
30 Metre Height Restricted Area ................................................................................................................ 129
49 Metre Height Restricted Area ................................................................................................................ 130
Pilotage District Areas A, B And D ............................................................................................................. 131
Pilot Boarding Grounds .............................................................................................................................. 132
Pilot Disembarkation Grounds .................................................................................................................... 133
Port of Singapore – Anchorages and Fairways in the Port ......................................................................... 134
Port of Singapore – Prohibited Areas ......................................................................................................... 135
Singapore DGPS Correction Service ......................................................................................................... 136
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1. The Maritime Safety Committee, at its sixty-ninth session (11 to 20 May 1998), adopted in accordance
with the provisions of resolution A.858(20), the following traffic separation schemes and associated routeing
measures:
1.1 “At One Fathom Bank” (amended scheme) and the precautionary area “Off Port Klang”.
1.2 “Port Klang to Port Dickson” (new scheme) and the precautionary area “Off Port Dickson”.
1.3 “Port Dickson to Tanjung Keling” (new scheme) and the precautionary area “Off Malacca/Dumai”.
1.4 “Malacca to Iyu Kecil” (new scheme) and the precautionary area “Off Sultan Shoal Lighthouse”.
1.5 “In the Singapore Strait” (Main Strait) (amended scheme) and the precautionary area “Off Pulau
Sebarok/Pulau Belakang Padang”.
1.6 “Singapore Strait (Off St. John’s Island)” (new scheme) and the precautionary area “Off St. John’s
Island/Pulau Sambu”.
1.7 “Singapore Strait (Off Changi/Pulau Batam)” (new scheme) and the precautionary area “Off Tanjung
Setapa/Pulau Bintan”.
2. The traffic separation schemes (listed above and detailed at Annexes 1 to 8) were implemented at 0000
hours UTC on 1 December 1998.
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ANNEX 1
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
(1) 03°00·68’N 100°47·32’E (5) 02°43·39’N 101°09·92’E
(2) 02°53·68’N 100°55·72’E (6) 02°48·98’N 100°59·42’E
(3) 02°49·48’N 100°59·42’E (7) 02°53·38’N 100°55·32’E
(4) 02°43·89’N 101°10·22’E (8) 03°00·28’N 100°47·02’E
(b) A traffic lane for north-west bound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
(c) A traffic lane for south-east bound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
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ANNEX 2
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
(b) A traffic lane for north-west bound traffic is established between the separation zone and a
separation line connecting the following geographical positions:
(c) A traffic lane for south-east bound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
The area between the land ward boundary of the traffic separation scheme and the Malaysian coast
between a line drawn from position (24) 02°44·29’N, 101°14·92’E in a direction of 027° to meet the
coast and a line drawn from position (26) 02°28·99’N, 101°38·71’E in a direction of 034° to meet the
Malaysian coast.
(a) A precautionary area is established by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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ANNEX 3
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
(b) A traffic lane for north-west bound traffic is established between the separation zone and a
separation line connecting the following geographic positions:
(c) A traffic lane for south-east bound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
(d) A deep-water route for south-east bound traffic is established by connecting the following
geographical positions:
The area between the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme and the Malaysian coast
between a line drawn from position (38) 02°25·79’N, 101°42·81’E in a direction of 059° to meet the
Malaysian coast and a line drawn from position (39) 02°11·59’N, 102°00·91’E in a direction of 034° to
meet the Malaysian coast.
OFF MALACCA/DUMAI
(a) A precautionary area is established by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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ANNEX 4
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
(b) A traffic lane for north-west bound traffic is established between the separation zone and a
separation line connecting the following geographical positions:
(c) A traffic lane for south-east bound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
(d) A deep-water route for south-east bound traffic is established by connecting the following
geographical positions:
The area between the landward boundary of the traffic separation scheme and the Malaysian coast
between a line drawn from position (65) 02°07·19’N, 102°06·11’E, to Pulau Undan Lighthouse
02°02·90’N, 102° 20·00’E then in a direction of 040° to meet the Malaysian coast and a line drawn
from position (70) 01°14·30’N, 103°29·60’E in a direction of 038° to meet the Malaysian coast.
(a) A precautionary area is established by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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ANNEX 5
(d) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone/line and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
(e) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone/line and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
(f) A deep-water route is established within the eastbound lane described in paragraph (d).
The deep-water route is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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ANNEX 6
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting
the following geographical positions:
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting
the following geographical positions:
(d) A deep-water route is established within the eastbound lane described in paragraph (c).
The deep-water route is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
(xi) 01°11·27’N 103°50·33’E (xiii) 01°11·78’N 103°52·48’E
(xii) 01°12·21’N 103°52·30’E (xiv) 01°10·92’N 103°50·47’E
(a) A precautionary area is established by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
(b) The focal point of the precautionary area is located at the following geographical position:
A circular area to be avoided with a diameter of one cable is established around position (121).
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ANNEX 7
(Reference Singaporean Charts: Chart 202, Chart 501 and Chart 502
Note: These charts are based on WGS 84)
(b) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
(c) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone/line and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
(d) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone/line and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
(a) A precautionary area is established by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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ANNEX 8
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
(b) A traffic lane for south-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
(c) A traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
Source : COLREG.2/Circ.44 dated 26 May 1998 with amendments from COLREG.2/Circ.54 dated 28
May 2004.
Note : The coordinates in WGS 84 datum were inserted by Hydrographic Division, MPA.
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Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 65 of 1998 dated 20 October 1998.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/complying-with-rules-for-vessels-navigating-
through-the-straits-of-malacca-and-singapore
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Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 65 of 1998 dated 20 October 1998.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/mandatory-ship-reporting-system-in-the-
straits-of-malacca-and-singapore-straitrep
Chartlets:
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Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 04 of 2023 dated 7 May 2013.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/recommendatory-measure-for-vessels-
crossing-the-traffic-separation-scheme-(tss)-and-precautionary-areas-in-the-singapore-strait-during-
the-hours-of-darkness
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Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 11 of 2022 dated 1 May 2022.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/changes-to-pre-arrival-notification
Chartlets:
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Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 06 of 2021 dated 1 February 2021.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/reporting-procedures-for-vessels-
manoeuvring-in-port
Chartlets:
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FREQUENCY
STATIONS CHANNEL USAGE
(MHZ)
VTIS EAST 10 156.500 Reporting confirmation of arrival by vessels when
abeam of Horsburgh, Karang Galang Light, and
Eastern Buoy.
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FREQUENCY
STATIONS CHANNEL USAGE
(MHZ)
KEPPEL 05 156.900 Requesting for clearance by vessels to enter,
CONTROL 161.500 move within, or leave Keppel Sector.
CRUISE BAY 05 156.900 Requesting for clearance by vessels to enter,
CONTROL 161.500 move within, or leave Cruise Bay Sector.
PASIR PANJANG 18 157.250 Requesting for clearance by vessels before
CONTROL 161.850 moving within East and West Jurong Sector.
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FREQUENCY
CONTROL CENTRES CHANNEL USAGE
(MHZ)
SINGAPORE PORT 16 156.800 Distress, urgency and safety communication.
OPERATIONS 09 156.450
CONTROL Broadcast relating to all maritime safety
information such as navigational and
meteorological warnings and other urgent
safety related messages.
PORT MARINE 07 156.350 Co-ordinating marine emergencies by MPA.
SAFETY 160.950
POLICE COAST 07 156.350 Requesting for assistance from Police Coast
GUARD 160.950 Guard.
MARITIME 26 157.300 Security Matters.
SECURITY 161.900
FREQUENCY
CONTROL CENTRES CHANNEL USAGE
(MHZ)
IMMIGRATION 74 156.700 Requesting for Immigration clearance.
PORT HEALTH 14 156.700 Requesting for Port Health clearance.
OFFICE
FREQUENCY
CONTROL CENTRES CHANNEL USAGE
(MHZ)
SINGAPORE PILOTS 20 157.000 Requesting for pilotage service and pilotage
161.600 information.
TUG DEPLOYMENT/ 17 156.850 Requesting for tug service, and supply of
WATERBOATS 61 156.075 water to vessels at anchor.
160.675
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b) OIL TERMINALS
FREQUENCY
CONTROL CENTRES CHANNEL USAGE
(MHZ)
BUKOM 19 156.950 Requesting for information for vessels
OPERATIONS 161.550 berthing/unberthing at Pulau Bukom and
Shell SBM.
PULAU AYER 05 156.250 Requesting for information for vessels
CHAWAN 160.850 berthing/unberthing at Pulau Ayer Chawan
OPERATIONS and VLCC berths.
SINGAPORE 05 156.250 Requesting for information for vessels
REFINERY CENTRE 160.850 berthing/unberthing at Pulau Merlimau.
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Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 41 of 2020 dated 27 October 2020.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/vhf-radio-telephone-reporting-procedures-for-
vessel-manoeuvring-within-the-traffic-information-area-(tia)-in-the-east-johor-strait
Chartlets:
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Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 88 of 1997 dated 6 October 1997.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/tall-vessels'-movements-south-of-changi-
airport
Chartlets:
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Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 7 of 2012 dated 3 May 2012.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/revision-of-height-restricted-areas-in-the-
eastern-sector-of-the-port
Chartlets:
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PILOTAGE
GENERAL
1 The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Act 1996, Section 60, provides that:
(a) Every vessel while navigating in any pilotage district or part thereof shall be under
pilotage and the owner, agent or master of the vessel shall comply with that
requirement;
(b) A vessel while been moved within any area of the port which is or forms part of a
pilotage district shall be deemed to be a vessel navigating in a pilotage district;
(c) The Authority (MPA) may, if it appears to the Authority to be necessary, exempt any
vessel or class of vessels while navigating in any pilotage district from being under
pilotage subject to such conditions as it may think fit to impose.
2 The MPA may, if it considers it expedient, authorize any person to pilot vessels in a pilotage
district subject to such conditions as it thinks fit.
3 This directive sets out the vessels or class of vessels which are to be under compulsory
pilotage and those which are exempted or in respect of which exemptions may be sought.
4 This directive shall not apply to or in relation to vessels belonging to or operated by the
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Singapore Police Coast Guard, Immigration and
Checkpoints Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Armed Forces.
DEFINITIONS
5 ‘PILOTAGE DISTRICT’. The Pilotage District is described in the Maritime and Port Authority
of Singapore (Pilotage District) Notification 1997 and is divided into three areas viz, “A”, “B”
and “D”. These areas are defined in Annex I and depicted in Annex II.
6 ‘HEIGHT’. The dheight of a vessel referred to in this circular is the height of the vessel
measured vertically from the waterline of the vessel to the highest point of the vessel
including cargo, structures or equipment on board. If there are extendible structures on board,
the highest point shall be the maximum height attainable by these structures when fully
extended, if such extended height exceeds the height of its cargo, or fixed structures or
equipment.
7 Compulsory pilotage applies to all liquefied gas carriers and chemical carriers. For the
purpose of compulsory pilotage, a chemical carrier means any vessel which is carrying or has
previously carried as a whole or part of the last cargo in bulk any of those dangerous chemicals
listed in Chapter 17 of International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code). A
vessel shall remain to be considered a chemical carrier so long as any of her cargo tanks or
cargo system are not completely cleared and removed of any such residual cargo.
8 In addition to liquefied gas carriers and chemical carriers, other vessels to which compulsory
pilotage applies, when moving within a particular area of the Pilotage District, are as
indicated in Table I.
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Table I
PILOTAGE EXEMPTION
9 Vessels in respect of which pilotage exemption may be sought from the Authority, for
movement within a particular area of the Pilotage District are as indicated in Table II.
Table II
In all applications for exemption, the shipmaster of the vessel must satisfy
the Port Master of his knowledge of local waters, regulations,
communication procedures, and such other requirements as the Port
Master may impose.
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In all applications for exemption, the shipmaster of the vessel must satisfy
the Port Master of his knowledge of local waters, regulations,
communication procedures, and such other requirements as the Port
Master may impose.
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10 Vessels engaged in marine projects e.g. dredging, reclamation and port development, in
respect of which pilotage exemption may be sought for movement within a particular area of
the Pilotage District are as indicated in the Table III below:
Table III
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11 Notwithstanding any exemption granted, for berthing and unberthing operations, the express
permission of the owners/operators of the berth is also required.
12 All vessels, whether exempted from pilotage or otherwise must follow the reporting
procedures laid down in Port Marine Circular No. 4 of 2009.
13 All vessels exempted from pilotage, when underway within the Pilotage Areas must display by
day the International Code Flag "N".
14 All shipmasters on vessels exempted from pilotage are advised not to hamper large or deep
draft vessels constraint in their ability to maneuver in the fairways and channels of the Port.
15 Application forms for the pilotage exemption for vessels may be obtained from MPA website.
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16 Tugmasters may seek pilotage exemption to tow vessels, subject to the following conditions:
(a) for movement within Area "A" and Area “B”, the aggregate GT of the tug and tow must
be less than 2000 and 5000 GT respectively;
(b) for movement within Area "D", the aggregate GT of the tug and tow must be less than
2000 GT. In addition, the height of the tug and tow must not be more than 30 metres.
Where the tug and tow are required to enter, leave or transit the Traffic Information Area
promulgated in Port Marine Circular No. 41 of 2020 and the height of the tug or tow is
more than 30 metres, compulsory pilotage shall apply; and
(c) when the aggregate GT of the tow(s) exceed 1000 GT, the total horsepower of the tug
must not be less than 450 KW (600 bhp).
17 The 8 pilot boarding grounds for vessels coming into Port are:-
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See Annex III (1 and 2) for the locations of Pilot Boarding Grounds and Disembarkation
grounds.
PILOTAGE ORDERS
19 Request for pilotage service should be placed directly with the pilotage service provider - PSA
Marine Pte Ltd.
20 Vessels at anchor and requiring pilots at night shall exhibit three all-round lights in a vertical
line. The highest and middle lights shall be white and the lowest light shall be red. By day, the
vessels should fly the flag 'G' of the International Code of Signals 1969.
21 All vessels above 300 GT must report their final anchored position in the port in terms of bearing
and distance from the reference points listed in Port Marine Circular No. 06 of 2021.
22 Shipmasters intending to enter, transit or leave the East Johor Strait are to refer to the Port
Marine Circular No. 41 of 2020 on Traffic Information System for Ships transiting the TIA and
where applicable, comply with the directives given therein.
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ACCESS TO VESSELS
23 Shipmasters are reminded that Government Officers and pilots may, on grounds of personal
safety, refuse to board unless a safe and satisfactory means of access to the vessel is provided.
The safety requirements in respect of pilot ladders, must be in accordance with Regulation 23
of Chapter V of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations (Cap 179, Rg11).
24 In the case of accommodation ladders and shore gangways, the following must be complied
with:
(1) The embarkation and disembarkation of pilots and Government officers must be
supervised by a responsible officer of the ship.
(2) The accommodation ladder must be in good condition, secured and properly
illuminated at night. The landing platform must be properly adjusted to provide
safe access.
(3) A manrope must be attached to the lower bridle in order to provide a good
handhold for boarding, and a lifebuoy with self-igniting light must be available
close to the upper platform.
(4) Discharges in the way of the accommodation ladder must be properly covered
or stopped while the ladder is in use.
(1) Where a vessel’s gangway or a shore gangway is used when the vessel is
berthed alongside a wharf, the gangway must be landed squarely onto the vessel
and wharf. No person other than those engaged in the rigging of the gangway
should be permitted to embark or disembark before it is properly secured.
(2) Where the gangway is landed onto the ship’s bulwark, steps and adequate
handholds must be provided for safe and convenient access.
(3) The gangway must be adequately illuminated at night and tended by a watchman.
(4) When a shore gangway is used, Masters are not to permit it being landed
onboard before crew members of the vessel are available to receive it.
25 Any queries concerning pilotage and pilotage exemption may be directed to Pilotage
Examination and Licensing Section, Port Master’s Office at telephone numbers 6325 2473 /
6325 2475 / 6325 2412.
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Annex I
1 Area "A" - is defined as that part of the Pilotage District westwards of the line joining the
following positions including the area up to the causeway in the Johor Strait:-
Latitude Longitude
(a) 01°15·900' 103°51·674'
(b) 01°15·037' 103°51·767'
(c) 01°14·680' 103°52·179'
(d) 01°14·680' 103°52·679'
(e) 01°13·279' 103°51·781'
(f) 01°12·742' 103°52·032'
2 Area "B" - is defined as that part of the Pilotage District excluding Marina Bay and Kallang
Basin eastward of the line joining the positions referred to in paragraph 1 above up to the line
joining the following positions:-
Latitude Longitude
(a) 01°17·448' 104°05·205'
(b) 01°18·783' 104°04·257'
(c) 01°19·996' 104°03·060'
(d) 01°19·996' 104°02·693'
(e) 01°20·316' 104°01·499'
3 Area "D" - is defined as that part of the Pilotage District northwards of the line joining the
following positions up to the causeway in the Johor Strait:-
Latitude Longitude
(a) 01°20·316' 104°01·499'
(b) 01°19·996' 104°02·693'
(c) 01°19·996' 104°03·060'
(d) 01°18·783' 104°04·257'
(e) 01°17·448' 104°05·205'
(f) 01°17·787' 104°07·152'
(g) 01°20·796' 104°05·012'
(h) 01°21·446' 104°04·678'
Chartlets:
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Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 11 of 2014 dated 25 September 2014.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/port-health-clearance-procedures-for-vessels-arriving-
singapore
https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/port-health
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1 The passage plan enhances safety of navigation by enabling the vessel’s bridge
team to effectively plan for the vessel’s passage in the port. This ensures that the
shipmaster and the bridge team have sufficient time and appropriate information to
play a more active role when the vessel is being piloted.
2 All ship owners, ship managers, agents and persons-in-charge of vessels that have
to be piloted are advised to send the appropriate passage plan to the shipmasters
prior to the vessels' arrival and departure.
3 The pilotage service provider PSA Marine Pte Ltd (PSAM) provides plans of the
pilot’s intended passage on their website at:
https://www.psamarine.com/quick-links/ordering-our-services/order-pilotage-service/
4 The Pilotage Guidelines for Terminals can be downloaded from MPA website at:
https://www.mpa.gov.sg/port-marine-ops/marine-services/pilotage-and-
towage/pilotage-guidelines
5 The Master-Pilot Exchange Checklists can be downloaded from:
a. MPA website at:
https://www.mpa.gov.sg/docs/mpalibraries/mpa-documents-files/oms/ops-
pilotage-and-planning/piloted_movement_checklist.pdf
b. PSAM website at:
PSA Marine - Order Pilotage Service
Note: For “Annex B”, please scroll down to “Forms” section. Expand the “Forms”
section by clicking on the “+” icon to download.
MPA
Mr Lawrence Koo Tel: +65 6325 2475
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1 The Port Master requires operators of certain categories of vessels operating in the Port of
Singapore and those providing bunker surveys to satisfactorily complete an appropriate port
limit training course (see Appendix). ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems) Pte Ltd
and STEi Institute (STEi) are approved to conduct these courses.
2 Registration for these courses is available at the two TSPs, and the TSPs contact details are
as follows:
3 MPA will continue to conduct most of the assessments at the Integrated Simulation Centre of
Singapore (ISC) to ensure the quality of the courses conducted by the TSPs. The address of
ISC is as follows:
Refresher Courses
4 Refresher courses can be attended up to 3 months before the expiry of a certificate - certificate
will be renewed from the date of expiry.
5 Within 3 months after the date of expiry, the holder is allowed to attend the refresher course.
However, during these 3 months period, the certificate will be considered invalid.
6 Holder of a certificate which had expired three months or more will not be allowed to attend
the refresher course for its renewal, the holder will be treated as new applicant for a new
certificate.
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APPENDIX
11 Port Limit Special Grade (Deck Officer)* – previously known as Harbour Craft Master
12 Bunker Surveying*
* includes assessment
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or
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Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 11 of 2021 dated 8 April 2021.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/revision-in-port-dues-rates
https://www.mpa.gov.sg/finance-e-services/tariff-fees-and-charges/ocean-going-vessels/port-dues-
tariff
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The information of the usage of the Designated Anchorages are available at the following MPA’s
webpage:
https://www.mpa.gov.sg/port-marine-ops/operations/port-infrastructure/anchorages
and
Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 02 of 2018 dated 14 February 2018.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/revision-of-anchorages-fairways-and-
channels-in-port
Chartlets:
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A EASTERN SECTOR
Latitude (N)
No. Anchorages Depth (m)
Longitude (E)
Changi Barge Temporary Holding 1° 20·670’
1 5·0
(ACBTH) 104° 02·989’
1° 19·123’
Changi General Purposes (ACGP) 18·8
104° 04·205’
2
1° 19·995’
Changi General Purposes (ACGP) 11·8
104° 03·155’
1° 18·558’
3 Man-of-War Anchorage (AMOW) 14·0
104° 04·422’
1° 18·346’
4 Eastern Bunkering A (AEBA) 17·5
104° 03·496’
1° 16·947’
5 Eastern Bunkering B (AEBB) 29·7
103° 59·850’
1° 17·953’
6 Eastern Petroleum C (AEPBC) 24·7
103° 58·980’
1° 18·262’
7 Small Craft B (ASCB) 19·4
103° 59·883’
1° 18·235’
Small Craft A (ASCA) 12·4
103° 57·321’
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Note: (High spot of 11·3m exists bearing 39° (T) x 417m 1° 18·290’
from Bedok Buoy) 103° 57·354’
1° 17·953’
9 Eastern Petroleum B (AEPBB) 16·3
103° 56·455’
1° 16·785’
10 Eastern Special Purposes A (AESPA) 15·8
103° 55·134’
1° 16·593’
Eastern Bunkering C (AEBC) 23.0
103° 55·581’
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Note: (High spot of 21·3m exists bearing 308°(T) x 390m 1° 16·628’
from Forward Buoy) 103° 55·307’
1° 14·865’
12 Eastern Holding A (AEHA) 40·0
103° 55·347’
1°15·557’
13 Eastern Petroleum A (AEPA) 21·5
103°54·083’
1° 15·308’
14 Eastern (AEW) (10m shoal) 7·2
103° 52·341’
1° 15·760’
(East of 10m shoal) 10.6
103° 53·315’
1° 15·629’
(South of 15m shoal) 13.0
103° 53·790’
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A EASTERN SECTOR
Latitude (N)
No. Anchorages Depth (m)
Longitude (E)
1° 14·745’
15 Eastern Holding B (AEHB) 18.1
103° 52·818’
1° 14·973’
16 Eastern Holding C (AEHC) 6.9
103° 51·950’
B WESTERN SECTOR
Western Quarantine and Immigration 1° 12·988’
17 11·2
(AWQI) 103° 49·817’
1° 15·141’
18 Western (AWW) 15·6
103° 48·289’
1° 14·293’
19 Western Petroleum A (AWPA) 21.5
103° 48·221’
1° 14·048’
20 Western Holding (AWH) 21.9
103° 47·377’
1° 14·032’
21 Western Petroleum B (AWPB) 19·2
103° 48·393’
1° 11·622’
22 Raffles Reserved (ARAFR) 11.7
103° 45·276’
1° 12·167’
23 Raffles Petroleum (ARP) 11.3
103° 44·394’
1° 12·870’
Selat Pauh (ASPLU) 10·3
103° 43·596’
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Note: (High spot of 7.9m exists bearing 86° (T) x 760m from 1° 13·445’
Gerita Beacon) 103° 43·892’
1° 13·191’
Selat Pauh Petroleum (ASPP) 7·0
103° 42·965’
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Note: (High spot of 4.3m exists bearing 270° (T) x 108m 1° 13·096’
from NW Sudong Buoy) 103° 43·000’
1° 09·917’
26 Sudong Petroleum Holding (ASPH) 21.8
103° 43·112’
1° 10·204’
27 Sudong Explosive (ASUEX) 19·6
103° 42·770’
1° 11·040’
28 Sudong Special Purpose (ASSPU) 17.7
103° 42·434’
1° 12·051’
29 Sudong Holding (ASH) 23.2
103° 39·978’
C JURONG SECTOR
1° 13·499’
Very Large Crude Carrier (AVLCC) 22·6
103° 39·125’
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Note: (High spot of 20·6 exists bearing 242° (T) x 662m 1° 13·611’
from Temasek Buoy) 103° 39·185’
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Please refer to Port Marine Circular No. 11 of 2021 dated 21 December 2021.
Website: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/the-use-of-canoes-and-kayaks-within-the-port-limits-of-
singapore
Chartlets:
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The information of the controlling depths and depths of rivers and basins are available at the following
MPA’s webpage:
https://www.mpa.gov.sg/port-marine-ops/marine-services/pilotage-and-towage/pilotage-guidelines
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1 The vertical and safe overhead clearances above Mean High Water Spring (MHWS) of bridges
and aerial cableway in Port Waters are listed in Appendix I.
2 Pursuant to Section 43 (c) of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act (Chapter 170A),
the Port Master hereby directs that vessels whose *height exceeds the safe overhead clearance
are not to pass under the bridge. Mariners are advised to ascertain the *height of their vessels
accurately before passing under the bridge. They are also to exercise extreme caution when
navigating under the bridge.
3 The safe overhead clearance as defined by the “Chart Specifications of the IHO and
Regulations of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) for International (INT) Charts”
is the physical clearance of the bridge above MHWS minus a safety margin.
* Refers to the height declared by the vessel, measured vertically from the water-line to the
highest point of the vessel including its cargo, structure or equipment on board. If there are
extendible structures on board, the highest point shall be the maximum height attainable by
these structures when fully extended, if such extended height exceeds the height of its cargo or
fixed structures or equipment. This height must be verifiable with the appropriate plans or
documents carried on board the vessel.
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Appendix I
SAFE
VERTICAL
OVERHEAD
NAME OF BRIDGE / CLEARANCE IN
CLEARANCE REMARKS
AERIAL CABLEWAY METRES
IN METRES
ABOVE MHWS
ABOVE HWS
(1) SECOND CROSSING 12·0 10·0
BRIDGE at Tuas (SECOND Beam not to exceed 15 metres
LINK) between Pier 24 and 25
- Singapore Navigation Span (Singapore Channel).
A rectangular signboard
measuring 7.3 m x 2.1 m showing
the legend “AIR DRAUGHT
CLEARANCE OF 12 METRES
ABOVE MHWS” has been
installed on the bridge.
NOTE:
(1) Vessel to pass under
bridge only during such
times as may be specified
by the Port Master;
(2) Any other restrictions as
may be necessary for safe
navigation that may be
specified by the Port
Master.
25·0 -
- Malaysian Main Navigation
Span
9·0 -
- Malaysian Secondary
Navigation Span
(2) JALAN BUROH BRIDGE at 9.2 7.3 Width of vessel shall not exceed
Jalan Buroh 25 metres.
Speed of vessel shall not exceed
4 knots.
(3) SUNGEI PANDAN BRIDGE 3.6 2.8 Centre of span.
at Jalan Buroh
(4) SENTOSA GATEWAY 3.6 - No vessels permitted to pass
BRIDGE under the bridge unless
authorized by the Port Master.
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SAFE
VERTICAL
OVERHEAD
NAME OF BRIDGE / CLEARANCE IN
CLEARANCE REMARKS
AERIAL CABLEWAY METRES
IN METRES
ABOVE MHWS
ABOVE HWS
(5) AERIAL CABLEWAY 56 50 No person may cause or permit a
Cruise Bay Aerial Cableway vessel exceeding 48 metres in
height to enter, maneuver within,
or leave Cruise Bay unless the
owner, agent, master, or person-
in-charge of the vessel obtains
the prior written approval of the
Port Master and complies with
such conditions as the Port
Master may impose.
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• HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
• GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF THE SYSTEM
• RULES
• MAP SHOWING REGIONS A AND B
• REGION A MARKS BY DAY AND NIGHT (CHART)
• REGION B MARKS BY DAY AND NIGHT (CHART)
https://www.iala-aism.org/
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Position
Name Of Structure, Colour & Owner
Lat. N Long. Light Characteristic
Beacon / Buoy Shape
E Deg Min
WEST JOHOR STRAIT
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TUAS CHANNEL
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PESEK BASIN
BANYAN BASIN
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SAKRA BASIN
SINKI FAIRWAY
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Caltex Front 01°17·625’ Yellow metal staff on jetty Fl.Y.2s6m2M Chevron Singapore
Beacon 103°44·492’ with yellow triangle topmark Pte Ltd
Lt in line 339·9°
Caltex Rear 01°17·681’ Yellow metal staff on jetty Fl.Y.4s9m2M Chevron Singapore
Beacon 103°44·471’ with yellow triangle points Pte Ltd
Lt in line 339·9° downward topmark
Cyrene Beacon 01°15·300’ Red concrete framework Fl.R.2,5s8m8/5M MPA
103°45·538’ tower. AIS (Dual Intensity)
Damar Laut 01°17·978’ White triangle daymark on DirFl.WRG.2,5s Jurong Port Pte Ltd
Beacon (Front) 103°43·354’ white tubular tower on piles 12m9 - 7M
G308·6°-310·6°(2°)
W310·6°-313·6°(3°)
R313·6°-315·6°(2°)
Damar Laut 01°18·057’ White triangle daymark Unlit Jurong Port Pte Ltd
Beacon (Rear) 103°43·267’ point downward on white
tubular tower on piles
E Cyrene Buoy 01°15·611’ Red white vertical stripe LFl.W.10s MPA
103°45·885’ spherical
East Pandan Buoy 01°15·593’ Double black cones Q(3)W.10s MPA
103°45·477’ topmark base to base on
black yellow black pillar
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JP DL-1 Buoy 01°18·442’ Yellow pillar Fl.Y.6s Jurong Port Pte Ltd
103°42·762’
LCT-1 Beacon 01°18·399’ Yellow pillar Fl.Y.2s Jurong Port Pte Ltd
103°42·830’
LCT-2 Beacon 01°18·404’ Yellow pillar Fl.Y.4s Jurong Port Pte Ltd
103°42·806’
Merlimau East 01°17·580’ - Fl.Y.3s6m4M Singapore Refinery
Light (Jetty East 103°43·238’ Co Pte Ltd
End)
Merlimau West 01°17·660’ Yellow metal staff on jetty Fl.Y.6s Singapore Refinery
Light (Jetty West 103°42·855’ Co Pte Ltd
End)
North Pandan Buoy 01°15·809’ Yellow ‘X’ topmark on Fl.Y.5s MPA
103°45·204’ yellow pillar buoy
ADS-1 01°16·664’ Yellow framework tower on Fl.Y.10s5m Advario Singapore
103°44·227’ yellow piles Ltd
ADS-2 01°16·768’ Yellow square daymark on Fl.Y.2,5s9m Advario Singapore
103°44·157’ yellow staff on jetty Ltd
ADS-3 01°16·779’ Yellow tubular pile Fl.Y.4s5m Advario Singapore
103°44·096’ Ltd
ADS-4 01°17·308’ Yellow ‘X’ topmark on Fl.Y.4s3m3M Advario Singapore
103°43·597’ yellow beacon pile Ltd
ADS-5 01°17·429’ Yellow ‘X’ topmark on Fl.Y.6s3m3M Advario Singapore
103°43·459’ yellow beacon pile Ltd
ADS-6 01°17·315’ Black beacon pile with Fl.W.6s9m3M Advario Singapore
(Lts in line 229·8°) 103°43·543’ white triangle topmark Ltd
pointing downward
ADS-7 01°17·383’ Black beacon pile on MD7 Fl.W.4s8m3M Advario Singapore
(Lts in line 229.8°) 103°43·624’ with white triangle topmark Ltd
pointing upward
ADS-N1 01°17·415’ Black/Yellow North Q.3.7m2M Advario Singapore
103°43·458’ Cardinal beacon Ltd
ADS-N2 01°17·377’ Black/Yellow North Q.3.7m2M Advario Singapore
103°43·505’ Cardinal beacon Ltd
OVPJ Buoy 01°17·946’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.5s Vopak Terminals
103°43·898’ topmark Singapore Pte Ltd
OVPJ East Light 01°17·816’ White metal staff on jetty Fl.Y.5s5m4M Vopak Terminals
(Jetty East End) 103°44·031’ Singapore Pte Ltd
OVPJ West Light 01°17·893’ White metal staff on jetty Fl.Y.2,5s4m4M Vopak Terminals
(Jetty West End) 103°43·843’ Singapore Pte Ltd
PLP-1 Beacon 01°17·279’ Yellow spar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.2s4m4M Pacific Light Power
103°43·624’ topmark Pte Ltd
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Retan Satu Beacon 01°17·568’ Yellow 'X' on yellow staff on Fl.Y.4s2m2M MPA
103°45·420’ rock bund, 2m
Retan Dua Beacon 01°17·550’ Yellow staff on rock bund, Fl.Y.6s2m2M MPA
103°45·308’ 2m
Retan Tiga Beacon 01°17·532’ Yellow staff on rock bund, Fl.Y.8s2m2M MPA
103°45·194’ 2m
Retan Empat Buoy 01°17·511’ Yellow pillar Fl.Y.10s MPA
103°45·042’
Retan A Buoy 01°17·480’ Red can Fl.R.2,5s MPA
103°45·035’
Retan B Buoy 01°17·557’ Red pillar Fl.R.5s MPA
103°45·471’
Retan C Buoy 01°17·438’ Red with green band, can Fl(2+1)R.10s MPA
103°45·116’
Retan D Buoy 01°17·484’ Red with green band, can Fl(2+1)R.15s MPA
103°45·357’
SUNGEI JURONG
East Jurong 01°18·003’ Black with a single broad Q(3)10s6m3M Jurong Port Pte Ltd
Beacon 103°43·685’ horizontal yellow band pillar
on dolphin
JP 3 Beacon 01°18·066’ Green cone topmark on Fl.G.5s5m3M Jurong Port Pte Ltd
103°43·758’ green tubular tower pivoted
at base. Buoyant beacon
JP 5 Buoy 01°18·379’ Green conical Fl(3)G.15s Jurong Port Pte Ltd
103°43·652’
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SELAT PANDAN
SELAT PAUH
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SAWA PEMALANG
RAFFLES SHOAL
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PULAU SEBAROK
Jambi West 01°12·184’ Double black cones point to Q(9)W.15s4m3M Vopak Terminal (S)
Beacon 103°47·617’ point on yellow with black Pte Ltd
horizontal band pillar
North Light 01°12·487’ Warning light on pier Q.R Singaport Cleanseas
(P. Sebarok Barge 103°47·506’ Pte Ltd
Pier)
South Light 01°12·444’ Warning light on pier Q.R Singaport Cleanseas
(P. Sebarok Barge 103°47·511’ Pte Ltd
Pier)
Vopak 1 Beacon 01°12·007’ On yellow metal pole at Fl.Y.2s7m4M Vopak Terminal (S)
(P. Sebarok jetty 5) 103°47·592’ jetty end Pte Ltd
Vopak 2 Beacon 01°12·072’ On yellow metal pole on Fl.Y.4s9m4M Vopak Terminal (S)
(P. Sebarok jetty 5) 103°47·871’ jetty Pte Ltd
Vopak 3 Beacon 01°12·006’ Warning light on jetty Fl.Y.6s3M Vopak Terminal (S)
(P. Sebarok jetty 5) 103°47·981’ Pte Ltd
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JONG FAIRWAY
Bukom ADCP1 01°14·345’ Yellow pillar (with current Fl.Y.4s Shell Eastern
Buoy 103°46·262’ meter) Petroleum Pte Ltd
First Bukom 01°14·261’ Double black cones point Q.W.4m5M MPA
Beacon 103°46·337’ upwards, on black box on
black pile, yellow band at
bottom
Fourth Bukom 01°13·843’ Double black cones point VQ(6)W+LFl.W.10s MPA
Beacon 103°46·703’ downward, on yellow GRP 4m6M
box on black cone frustum
Batu Kopi Beacon 01°13·389’ Double black spheres Fl(2)W.10s Shell Eastern
103°46·777’ topmark on black, red, Petroleum Pte Ltd
black pillar
Jong Beacon 01°12·834’ Double black cones base to Q(3)W.10s4m4M MPA
103°47·380’ base on blackbox on yellow
pile, black band at bottom
Sebarok Beacon 01°11·872’ Red cylinder on red tubular Fl.R.5s8m8/5M MPA
103°48·433’ tower pivoted at base, AIS, (Dual Intensity)
Buoyant beacon
Second Bukom 01°14·172’ Double black cones point Q(6)+LFl.15s5m5M MPA
Beacon 103°46·452’ downward, on yellow box
on yellow pile, black band
at bottom
Sisters Buoy 01°12·419’ Red white vertical strips LFl.W.10s MPA
103°48·773’ spherical
South Sebarok 01°11·799’ Double black cones Q(6)W+LFl.W.15s MPA
Buoy 103°48·383’ topmark point downward on
yellow black pillar
Third Bukom 01°13·908’ Double black cones point VQ.W.4m5M MPA
Beacon 103°46·651’ upward, on black box on
black pile, yellow band at
bottom
SISTERS FAIRWAY
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SOUTHERN ISLANDS
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BURAN CHANNEL
KEPPEL HARBOUR
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Finger Pier Buoy 01°16·204’ Yellow pillar Fl.Y.5s PSA Corporation Ltd
103°51·236’
Kukor Beacon 01°14·407’ Red rectangle on red metal Fl.R.5s7m3M MPA
103°50·945’ framework tower on red
cylindrical base
Kukor Buoy 01°14·422’ Red can Fl(3)R.15s MPA
103° 51·322’
Kusu Beacon 01°13·498’ Red cylinder on red pile Fl.R.2,5s5m3M MPA
103°51·463’
Lower Shoal Buoy 01°14·679’ Green conical Fl(3)G.15s MPA
103°52·180’
Main Fairway Buoy 01°14·441’ Red can with one broad Fl(2+1)R.10s MPA
103°51·932’ green horizontal band
Outer Shoal 01°15·014’ Green triangle on green Fl.G.5s8m5M MPA
Beacon 103°51·808’ tubular tower pivoted at
base, Buoyant beacon
Pagar Buoy 01°16·035’ Green conical Fl(3)G.15s PSA Corporation Ltd
103°51·325’
RoRo Buoy 01°15·910’ Green conical Fl(2)G.10s PSA Corporation Ltd
103°51·450’
Seringat Beacon 01°13·941’ Red cylinder on red tubular Fl(2)R.10s6m3M MPA
103°51·495’ tower on red pile cap on
piles
Sirdhana Buoy 01°14·679’ Green conical Fl(2)G.10s MPA
103°52·680’
Tembakul Beacon 01°13·340’ Red GRP tower, 4m Fl.R.5s6m4M MPA
103°51·755’
TP3 Buoy 01°15·830’ Yellow pillar Fl.Y.4s PSA Corporation Ltd
103°51·114’
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South Changi 01°18·912’ Yellow round metal tower Fl.Y.10s5m4M PUB (Drainage
Beacon 103°58·605’ on rock bund, 3m Department)
STEUIS-1 Buoy 01°18·505’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ top- Fl.Y.4s ST Engineering
103°58·500’ mark Unmanned &
Integrated System
Pte. Ltd
STEUIS-2 Buoy 01°18·499’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ top- Fl.Y.4s ST Engineering
103°59·615’ mark Unmanned &
Integrated System
Pte. Ltd
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MARINA SOUTH
Angler Buoy 01°21·096’ Red pillar with red can Fl(2)R.10s MPA
104°03·013’ topmark, AIS
CAAS Buoy 1 01°23·546’ Yellow pillar Fl.Y.6s MPA
103°59·936’
CAAS Buoy 2 01°23·675’ Yellow pillar Fl.Y.8s MPA
103°59·598’
CC Beacon 01°23·576’ Green pillar with green Fl.G.2s2m3M MPA
103°59·124’ conical topmark
Chek Jawa Front 01°24·429’ White triangle on white staff Unlit MPA
Beacon 103°59·576’ on white piles
Chek Jawa Rear 01°24·497’ White triangle point Fl.W.5s.27m10M MPA
Beacon 103° 59·498 downward on white metal Arc of visibility
staff on white concrete W 309°-314°(5°)
base, 5m
CP Beacon 01°23·538’ Green cone on green pile Fl.G.5s5m3M MPA
103°59·170’
Eastern Buoy 01°17·863’ Red can, AIS Fl.R.5s MPA
104°05·896’
HY-CS01 Buoy 01°22·295’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.2s (sync) Hyundai
104°00·446’ topmark
HY-CS02 Buoy 01°22·307’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.2s (sync) Hyundai
104°00·522’ topmark
HY-CS03 Buoy 01°22·255’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.2s (sync) Hyundai
104°00·447’ topmark
HY-CS04 Buoy 01°22·264’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.2s (sync) Hyundai
104°00·532’ topmark
North Angler Buoy 01°21·582’ Red can Fl(3)R.10s MPA
104°02·399’
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SERANGOON HARBOUR
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SOPS-1 Buoy 01°23·188’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.4s Toll Offshore
103°58·064’ topmark Petroleum Services
Pte Ltd
SOPS-2 Buoy 01°23·098’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl(4)Y.10s Toll Offshore
103°58·096’ topmark Petroleum Services
Pte Ltd
South Ubin Buoy 01°24·036’ Double black cones Q(6)+LFl.15s MPA
103°58·217’ topmark pointing downward
on yellow black pillar
Squance Buoy 01°23·656’ Green conical Fl(2)G.10s MPA
103°57·676’
Tajam Beacon 01°25·338’ Green triangle on green Fl(3)G.10s6m4M MPA
103°55·567’ metal staff on green
concrete base
NENAS CHANNEL
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Senoko Power 01°27·955’ Red light on dolphin Fl.R.5s Senoko Power Ltd
Station Light 2 103°47·798’
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CHANGI EAST
Changi East 01°18·875’ Red spar with can topmark Fl.R.3s HDB
104°00·933’
Changi Beacon 01°19·141’ White round tower on piles Fl(3)W.15s13m15M MPA
104°02·074’ Arc of visibility
154°- 84° (290°)
CEF-01 Buoy 01°20·707’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.4s TOA – Samsung C
104°02·348’ topmark & T Joint Venture
(TSJV)
CEF-02 Buoy 01°20·708’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.4s TOA – Samsung C
104°02·635’ topmark & T Joint Venture
(TSJV)
CEF-04 Buoy 01°20·497’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.2s TOA – Samsung C
104°02·084’ topmark & T Joint Venture
(TSJV)
CNB Beacon 01°18·482’ White triangle daymark DirF.WRG.12m7-6M RSN
104°01·770’ point downward on white G 260·0°- 267·5°(7·5°)
tower W 267·5°- 272·5°(5°)
R 272·5°- 280·0°(7·5°)
CNB-2 Buoy 01°18·098’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Q.Y RSN
104°00·806’ topmark
CNB-3 Buoy 01°18·140’ Yellow pillar Q.Y RSN
104°02·410’
CNB-4 Buoy 01°18·720’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Q.Y RSN
104°02·400’ topmark
CNB-5 Buoy 01°19·487’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Q.Y RSN
104°02·375’ topmark
DHI-CESS-2 Buoy 01°19·163’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.5s DHI Water &
104°03·129’ topmark Environment (S) Pte
Ltd
NEA-CHG Buoy 01°19·033’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.4s NEA
104°03·591’ topmark
NEA-WRM-CNB 01°19·015’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Oc(2)Y.6s NEA
Buoy 104°03·082’ topmark
Tanah Merah 01°18·726’ Yellow round tower on Fl.Y.5s6m7M MPA
Beacon 103°59·038’ rock bund, 4m
TMFT-1 Beacon 01°18·634’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.2,5s7m7M SCCPL
103°59·213’ topmark
TMFT-2 Beacon 01°18·658’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.2,5s7m7M SCCPL
103°59·291’ topmark
TMFT-3 Beacon 01°18·681’ Yellow pillar with ‘X’ Fl.Y.2,5s7m7M SCCPL
103°59·367’ topmark
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PULAU TEKONG
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NAME OF LIGHTHOUSES
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CLASS OF LIGHT
F Fixed (steady light)
Oc Single – occulting
Oc(2) Group – occulting
Iso Isophase
Fl Single – flashing
Fl(3) Group – flashing
LFl Long – flashing
Q Quick
Q(3) Group quick
VQ Very Quick
Mo Morse Code
Al Alternating
COLOUR
W White (may be omitted)
R Red
G Green
Y Yellow
Or Orange
Bu Blue
Vi Violet
OTHER ABBREVIATIONS
M Sea Miles
s Seconds
m Metres
Bn Beacon
Racon Radar Responder Beacon
Lt. Light
Ldg. Lt Leading Light
Dir Directional
GRP Glass Reinforced Plastic
AIS Automatic Identification System
SBM Single Buoy Mooring
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1) By day the tower shall display an upright black cone over a black drum and by night an Isophase
White ‘X’ every 10 sec to warn passing vessels of a VLCC crossing the Main Strait (from either
West Raffles passage or Philip Channel into Singapore Port Limit) bound for Shell Single Buoy
Mooring (SBM) in position Lat. 01°11·468’N Long. 103°47·429’E.
2) Vessels in the vicinity of Raffles Lighthouse either from the east or west are requested to keep
a sharp look-out for the above signals.
3) When the said signals are displayed, such vessels are advised to reduce speed consistent with
safe navigation and to stop if necessary. It is also recommended that they should not under
any circumstances cross ahead of the VLCC or in any way impede its safe passage.
Reference Charts : Singaporean Charts : GSP1, SP1, 202, 500 & 501
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6 EXXONMOBIL ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD - JURONG ISLAND & TANJONG SAKUNYIT
(1°17·9'N, 103°41·3'E)
Berth Length of Max LOA Depth Alongside Approach Depth
Berth Box (Year Surveyed)
OM1 346m 280m 12·3m (2013) 12·1m
OM2 230m 250m 12·3m (2013) 12·1m
OM3 230m 135m 10·8m (2013) 12·1m
OM4 145m 125m 8·7m (2014) 6·3m
OM5 300m 250m 14·7m (2013) 12·1m
7·0m
OM6 130m 140m 8·9m (2013) (approx. 100m south of
berth)
OM7 286m 250m 14·8m (2013) 12·1m
OM8 132m 148m 13·0m (2013) 12·1m
OM9 132m 148m 11·5m (2013) 12·0m
OEJT 107m 60m 3·7m (2014) 5·5m
DB Chart: 4033
Bunkering and fresh water facilities are not available.
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16 JURONG PORT TANK TERMINALS PTE LTD - JURONG PORT TANK TERMINALS -
PULAU DAMAR LAUT (1°17.9N, 103°42·9'E)
Berth Length of Max LOA Depth Alongside Approach Depth
Berth Box (Year Surveyed)
OJPT1 274m 240 16·6m (2018) 15.7m
OJPT2 153m 132 18·9m (2019) 15.7m
OJPT3 302m 274 17·8m (2018) 15.7m
OJPT4 183m 164 19·2m (2019) 15.7m
DB Chart: 4034
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PILOTAGE GUIDELINES
1. DAY – BERTHING \ UNBERTHING (DAY)
No restriction for all berths except Berth 21.
2. NIGHT – BERTHING \ UNBERTHING (NIGHT)
LOA < 280m No restriction
LOA > 280m No un/berthing
For Berth 21, refer to paragraph 4 below.
3. VLCC
Only daylight movement.
4. Berth 21
Two tugs are recommended for vessels of LOA 70m or more.
BERTHING and UNBERTHING (DAY and NIGHT)
With the installation of OTS-N1 and OTS-N2, there is no restriction to berthing or unberthing at Berth
21 when the vessel beam is 15m or less.
Vessel with beam > 15m, Berth 20 must be vacant when berthing or unberthing to or from Berth 21.
5. Berth 10 (Double Banking)
BERTHING and UNBERTHING (DAY and NIGHT)
No restrictions
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PILOTAGE GUIDELINES
1. BERTHING \ UNBERTHING (DAY)
No tidal restriction
2. BERTHING \ UNBERTHING (NIGHT)
a. Berths 1 and Barge Wharf
No night movement allowed
b. Berth 3 to Berth 5
i) LOA < 122m No restriction to berthing/unberthing.
ii) LOA > 122m No berthing/unberthing allowed.
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8 KEPPEL FELS LTD (MAIN YARD) (31 SHIPYARD ROAD) (1°18·1'N, 103°41·6'E)
Berth Length of Depth Alongside Approach Depth
Berth Box (Year Surveyed)
BSS1 150m 4·5m 4·0m
DB Chart: 4033
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Chartlets:
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CHARTLETS
STRAITREP Operational Area (Sectors 1 to 9) [Back to page]
CHARTLETS
STRAITREP Operational Area (Sectors 7 to 9) [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
Reporting Points for Confirmation of Arrivals [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
Reporting Sectors [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
Chartlet 1 – East Johor Strait [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
Chartlet 2 – Traffic Information Area of East Johor Strait [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
Area in which tall vessels would affect aircraft operations in Port Waters [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
15 Metre Height Restricted Area [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
30 Metre Height Restricted Area [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
49 Metre Height Restricted Area [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
Pilotage District Areas A, B And D [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
Pilot Boarding Grounds [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
Pilot Disembarkation Grounds [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
Port of Singapore - Anchorages and Fairways in the Port [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
Port of Singapore – Prohibited Areas [Back to page]
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CHARTLETS
Singapore DGPS Correction Service [Back to page]
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