Haze and Reduced Visibility at Singapore Ports

By Joseph R. Fonseca
Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Due to the presence of haze, the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine in their Notice No.113 of 2014 dated 15 September 2014 have informed the the trade and shipping related companies that the visibility in the Singapore Strait and Port Waters could be significantly reduced.

During periods of restricted visibility, shipmasters are advised to keep a proper lookout and navigate with caution. They are also advised to comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and in particular Rule No. 19, Rule No. 20 and Rule 35 concerning conduct of vessels in restricted visibility, exhibition of navigation lights and sound signals in restricted visibility, respectively.

(For information about operations in Singapore contact GAC Singapore at singapore@gac.com)

Source: Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine
 

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