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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations.

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Navigation Harbour
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

These Regulations provide rules for the behaviour of ships in ports of Singapore as regards to anchoring, fire prevention and fighting, mooring, port signals, sea navigation and river navigation, equipment of vessels, restrictions and prohibitions, towing operations, port security, storage and handling of explosives and inflammables, etc. All ships and all persons using port facilities shall take every precaution to avoid pollution of the air. It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit, place or discharge into the territorial waters of Singapore, ashes, solid ballast, sludge or any other matter. The three Schedules attached to these Regulations contain information regarding the following: port signals; special anchorages; prohibited anchorage areas and fairways. (16 Parts divided into 80 regulations).

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References - Legislation

Implements

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act (Chapter 170a).

Legislation | Singapore | 1996 (1997)

Keyword: Access right, Authorization/permit, Certification, Coastal zone management, Continental shelf, Harbour, Inspection, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Maritime zone, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Protected area, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) (Amendment) Regulations 2004, NO. S 215.

Legislation | Singapore | 2004

Keyword: Access right, Authorization/permit, Certification, Coastal zone management, Continental shelf, Harbour, Inspection, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Maritime zone, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Protected area, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX