MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO SHIPOWNERS NO. 1 OF 2012MPA Shipping Division 460 Alexandra Road 21st Storey PSA Building Singapore 119963 Fax: 6375-6231 http://www.mpa.gov.sg

10 January 2012

Applicable to: This circular is for the attention of ship owners and managers of Singapore-registered vessels LIST OF ACTIVE SHIPPING CIRCULARS The list of active Shipping Circulars is attached as Appendix 1. 2 The contents of the circulars can be found on MPAs website (http://www.mpa.gov.sg) under the heading Circulars and Notices. You can retrieve the circulars from the corresponding year they were issued. 3 Circulars that are not found in the list in Appendix 1 are deemed to be no longer valid and have been removed. 4 Any queries relating to this circular should be directed to Mr Wong Kai Cheong (Tel: +65 6375 6236), Mr Yao Yikai (Tel: +65 6375 6217), Ms. Emily Sihab (Tel: +65 6375 6227), or Ms Ina Foo (Tel: +65 6375 6212).

CHEONG KENG SOON DIRECTOR OF MARINE MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE Appendix 1

APPENDIX 1 LIST OF ACTIVE MARINE AND SHIPPING CIRCULARS YEAR 1988 1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 NO. MC 9 MC 6 MC 10 MC 7 MC 9 MC 4 SUBJECT DATE OF ISSUE Safety Measures for Vessels Engaged in the 14 Jul 1988 Carriage of Timber Importance of Accessing Securing Lifeboat Gear Prevention of Oil Pollution Operating in Special Areas Weather from and 30 May 1990 Ships 28 Nov 1992 7 May 1993

Fixed CO2 Gas Fire Extinguishing System

Importance of Passage Planning, Position 28 Sep 1994 Monitoring and Proper Handing Over of Watch MEPC/CIRC.289 Information on Cleaning 9 Mar 1995 Agents for Use in Machinery Spaces of Ships Global Maritime Distress and Safety System 25 May 1995 (GMDSS) Guidelines for Avoiding False Distress Alerts and Registration of EPIRBS Static Electricity 4 Apr 1996

MC 8

1996 1997

MC 3 MC 5 MC 7

The Merchant Shipping (Crew Accomodation) 3 Sep 1997 Regulations 1997 Engine Room Lubricating Oil Fire due to Leakage of 19 Sep 1997

1998

MC 6

The 1992 Protocol of the International 5 Aug 1998 Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 1969 Collision Between Singapore Strait two Tankers in the 10 Sep 1998

SC 8

MC 10 1999 SC 2 MC 8

The Merchant Shipping (Civil Liability and 5 Dec 1998 Compensation for Oil Pollution) Act 1998 Listing due to Free Surface MOM 7 Jan 1999

The Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil 8 Jun 1999 Pollution Preparedness, Response and CoOperation) Regulations 1999 Guidance for Ships Transiting Archipelagic 5 Jul 1999 Waters National Colours for Singapore Ships 20 Jul 1999

MC 12 MC 13 MC 15

Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air 26 Jul 1999

Pollution from Ships) of MARPOL 73/78 2000 MC 3 MC 3 MC 7 Procedures for Responding to Digital Selective 3 Mar 2000 Calling (DSC) Distress Alerts by Ships Equasis Information System 8 Jun 2000

Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-Protection 9 Jun 2000 Systems and Appliances The Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification 27 Jul 2000 and Manning) (Amendment) Regulations 2000 Type Rating Certificate Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships Use of Remote Control Steering Device UN Security Council Afghanistan-Taliban Sanctions 26 Aug 2000 29 Nov 2000 against 5 Feb 2001

SC 5

MC 11 MC 15 2001 MC 4 SC 2 SC 3

New Schedule of Fees with effect from 8 27 Feb 2001 February 2001 Guidelines on the Updating Requirements for 1 Mar 2001 Singapore Certificates Issued before 1 April 1998, to Meet the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW95) Regulation I/10 of STCW 95 (Recognition of 5 Apr 2001 Certificates) Familiarisation with Singapores Maritime Legislation Guidelines for Revalidating/Conversion and 14 May 2001 Updating of Singapore Certificate of Competency (Deck Officers) Class 6, Helmsman and the Government Equivalent Memorandum issued by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Former Marine Department before 1 April 1998 Service Activation Terminals of Singapore Inmarsat 28 May 2001

MC 6

SC 5

MC 7 MC 8

Application for a Certificate of Endorsement 30 Jun 2001 (COE) by holders of Foreign Certificate of Competency Applications for a Certificate of Endorsement 18 Dec 2001 (COE) by holders of Foreign Certificate of Competency Authentication of Certificates Emergency (EEBDs) Escape Breathing Devices 25 Feb 2002

MC 13

2002

MC 4

MC 5 MC 8

Advice of the Dangers of Flooding of Forward 1 Mar 2002 Compartments Guidance on Management Fatigue Mitigation and 3 May 2002

MC 9 MC 12

Procedure for Responding to DSC (Digital 8 May 2002 Selective Calling) Distress Alerts by Ships Procedure for Responding to DSC (Digital 30 May 2002 Selective Calling) Distress Alerts by Ships (Amendment) Importance of Using Proper and Updated 24 Jul 2002 Charts Monthly Inspections of Immersion Suits and 4 Sep 2002 Anti-Exposure Suits Accidents with Lifeboats 5 Sep 2002

MC 14 MC 16

MC 17 SC 4 2003 MC 2 MC 3

Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan 24 Oct 2002 (SMPEP) Annual Testing and Maintenance Services of 13 Feb 2003 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBS Maritime Security Amendments to SOLAS 74 12 Mar 2003 adopted by the IMO Diplomatic Conference on Maritime Security held in London in December 2002 Radio Records (SOLAS Reg IV/17) 29 Apr 2003

MC 6 MC 8 MC 9

Early Implementation of the Special Measures 23 May 2003 to Enhance Maritime Security Appointment of Organisations (ROs) Recoginsed Security 23 May 2003

MC 10 MC 13 2003 MC 16 MC 17

Maritime Security Training for Company 5 Jun 2003 Security Officers and Ship Security Officers Principles for Hot Work on board all types of 15 Jul 2003 ships Guidance in Detecting and Preventing Unlawful 25 Aug 2003 Practices Recognised Security Organisations (RSO) 25 Aug 2003 (Chapter XI-2) (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security) Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by 16 Sep 2003 Sewage from Ships Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78

MC 18

MC 19 MC 20 MC 21 MC 22

Sale of Official Log Book Provisional Authorisation of Security Organisation (RSO)

23 Sep 2003 Recognised 26 Sep 2003 13 Oct 2003

Marking of Ships Identification Number (IMO)

Company Security Officer, Ship Security Officer 17 Oct 2003 and International Ship Security Certificate Revised Performances Standards and 17 Oct 2003 Guidance on Provisions of Ship Security Alert Systems Early Compliance of the Special Measures to 16 Jan 2004 Enhance Maritime Security Provision of Spare Charges for Portable Fire 12 Feb 2004 Extinguishers for ship constructed before 1 Jul 2002 Reduction of Paid-Up Capital for Companies 5 Mar 2004 and Waiver to Related Companies registering ships with the Singapore Registry of Ships Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Hazardous 26 Mar 2004 and Noxious Substances Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-Operation) Regulation 2004 The 1988 International Convention for the 31 Mar 2004 Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA Convention) Legislation to give effect to the Special 21 Apr 2004 Measures to Enhance Maritime Security and Issues relating thereto Revised Safe Manning Document (SMD) for 6 May 2004 Singapore Ships PSC Detention as a Result of Incorrect Display 11 May 2004 of Navigational Lights and Use of Obsolete Charts Singapore Certificate of Competency (COC) 13 May 2004 Functions, Levels and Limitations under the STCW Code Graphical Symbols for Shipboard Fire Control 10 Jun 2004 Plans Maritime Security: Guidance Relating to the 11 Jun 2004 Implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code

MC 23

2004

MC 3 SC 4

SC 5

SC 8

SC 9

SC 11

SC 13 SC 14

SC 15

SC 16 SC 17

SC 18

Maritime Security: (1) Shore Leave and Access 16 Jun 1004 to Ships under the ISPS Code. (2) Guidance to Port State Control Officers on the Non-Security Related Elements of the 2002 SOLAS Amendments Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Garbage) 26 Aug 2004 Regulations Revised Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 Annex IV (Regulations for the Prevention of Air 26 Aug 2004 Pollution from Ships) of MARPOL 73/78 Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by 23 Sep 2004 Sewage from Ships Revised Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 Monitoring of Proper Functioning of Cargo 27 Sep 2004 Tank Pressure/Vacuum Valves Reporting of any Changes in the Registered 14 Oct 2004 Particulars of a Singapore Ship Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil) 12 Nov 2004 Regulations Phasing out of Single-Hulled Oil Tankers Certificate of Competency Class 1 (Deck 22 Nov 2004 Officer) Oral and Simulator-Aided Examination Lifeboat Accident during Launching 14 Dec 2004

SC 19

2004

SC 20 SC 21

SC 22 SC 24 SC 25

SC 26

SC 27 2005 SC 4 SC 5

Flash-Fire in the Forward Storeroom caused by 24 Jan 2005 Bunker Fumes (1) Guidance to Masters, Companies and 24 Jan 2005 duly Authorised Officers on the Requirements relating to the Submission of Security-Related Information prior to the Entry of a Ship into PortMSC/CIRC.1130 (2) Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code MSC/CIRC.1132 (2) Registration of Oil Rigs and Other Offshore 25 Jan 2005 Industry Mobile Units with the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) Merchant Shipping Amendment Act 2004 Guidelines on Early Assessment of Hull 28 Jan 2005 Damage and Possible need for Abandonment of Bulk Carriers Guidance on Safety during Abandon Ship Drills 28 Jan 2005 using Lifeboats

SC 6

SC 7

SC 9

SC 10 SC 12

UN Security Council Resolution 1572 (2004) on 11 Feb 2005 Sanctions Against Cote DIvoire Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil) 15 Mar 2005 (Amendment) Regulations 2005 Phasing out of Single-Hulled Oil Tankers Accidents Involving Bulk Cargoes not 16 Mar 2005 specifically listed in the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code) Marking the Ships Plans, Manuals and Other 18 Mar 2005 Documents with the IMO Ship Identification Number On-Line Application for Tanker Endorsement 14 Apr 2005 and Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Certificates Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) 14 Apr 2005 Regulations 2005 The Convention on Limitation of Liability for 14 Apr 2005 Maritime Claims, 1976 (LLMC 76) Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2004 Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Sewage) 10 Jun 2005 Regulations 2005 Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Garbage) 15 Jun 2005 (Amendment) Regulations 2005 Maritime Security: Guidance on the Message 16 Jun 2005 Priority and the Testing of Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS) Guidance for the Onboard Training of 30 Jun 2005 Seafarers involved with the Launching and Recovering of Fast Rescue Boats Guidance on the Access of Public Authorities, 8 Jul 2005 Emergency Response Services and Pilots on Board Ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Apply MSC/CIRC.1156 Improved Guidelines for Marine Portable Fire 8 Jul 2005 Extinguisher Recommended Means for Extracting Stored 29 Jul 2005 Data from Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDRs) for Investigation Authorities Amendments to Part B of the Seafarers 22 Aug 2005 Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code

SC 13

SC 15

SC 16

SC 17 SC 18

SC 20 SC 21

SC 22

SC 24

SC 25

SC 26 SC 28

SC 29

SC 31 SC 32

Warm Climates in relation to Carriage of 23 Sep 2005 Immersion Suits On-Line Application for Assessment of 28 Sep 2005 Eligibility for Deck Officer and Marine Engineer Officer Examinations Fitting of a Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) on 27 Dec 2005 Cargo Ships of 3,000 Gross Tonnage and Upwards Constructed Before 1 Jul 2002 Pilot Ladder Incident Hours of Rest and Work 27 Dec 2005 9 Jan 2006

SC 35

SC 36 2006 2 3

Changes in Carriage Requirement of 19 Jan 2006 Immersion Suits on Cargo Ships with effect from 1 Jul 2006 Changes in Regulation III/20 (Operational 8 Feb 2006 Readiness, Maintenance and Inspections) of SOLAS 74 Adopted by Resolution MSC. 152(78) on 20 May 2004 with effect from 1 Jul 2006 and the Reference to MSC Circular MSC/CIRC.1093 dated 17 Jun 2003 International Convention on the Control of 6 Mar 2006 Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention) Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in 6 Mar 2006 Waters off the Coast of Somalia Annual Performance Test for Voyage Data 24 Apr 2006 Recorder (VDR) Revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 25 May 2006 Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk Revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 25 May 2006 Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil The International Convention on Civil Liability 25 May 2006 for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 (Bunker Convention) Amendments to Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 2 Jun 2006 Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships The Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) 6 Jun 2006 (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 Substantial Resolutions Adopted by the 54th 12 Jun 2006 Session of the Marine Environment Protection

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6

7 9 10

11

12

13

14 15

Committee (MEPC 54) of IMO 16 Guidance on the Provision of Information for 15 Jun 2006 Identifying Ships when Transmitting Ship Security Alerts Resolution MSC. 150(77) Recommendation 19 Jun 2006 for Material Safety Data Sheets for MARPOL Annex I Cargoes and Marine Fuel Oils Measures to Prevent Accidents with Lifeboats 12 Jul 2006

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18 20

Guidance on Voluntary Self- Assessment by 14 Sep 2006 Administrations and For Ship Security MSC/CIRC. 1193 Guidelines on the Basic Elements of a 18 Sep 2006 Shipboard Occupational Health and Safety Programme Guide on Recovery Techniques 10 Oct 2006

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UN Security Council Sanctions Against 30 Oct 2006 Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Guidelines for Developing Operation and 30 Oct 2006 Maintenance Manuals for Lifeboat Systems Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) 16 Nov 2006 Amendment Regulations 2006 IMO Circular Letter No. 2752 on Proposed 17 Nov 2006 Amendments to Revised MARPOL Annex I (Oil), Annex IV (Sewage), the International Bulk Chemical (IBC) Code and the 1973 Intervention Protocol Maintenance, Testing and Inspection of Fire- 23 Nov 2006 Protection Systems and Fire-Fighting Systems and Appliances (Revised) Equivalence Regarding Digital Charts, Nautical 27 Nov 2006 List of Lights and Other Digital Nautical Publications Reports of IMO Meetings 11 Dec 2006

25 26 27

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29

30 31 32 33

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil) 13 Dec 2006 Regulations 2006 Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Noxious 13 Dec 2006 Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2006 Resolutions Adopted by the 55th Session of the 14 Dec 2006 Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 55) of IMO

35

The Merchant Shipping (Load Line) 26 Dec 2006 (Amendment) Regulations, 2006, The Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, 2006 Gazetted Regulations under Merchant Shipping 28 Dec 2006 Act (MSA) and Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act (PPSA) UN Security Council Sanctions Against Iran Precautionary Advice to Conducting Ballast Water Reporting of Accident Masters 5 Jan 2007

36

2007

2 3 4 5

when 26 Jan 2007 16 Feb 2007

Determination of Gross Tonnage for the 21 Feb 2007 Purpose of Application of Chapter IX (Management for the Safe Operation of Ships) and the ISM (International Safety Management) Code Guidelines on Annual Testing of Voyage Data 1 Mar 2007 Recorders (VDR) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDR) On-Line Submission of Crew Documentations 5 Mar 2007

6

7 8

Interim Guidance on Voluntary Self- 7 Mar 2007 Assessment by Companies and Company Security Officers (CSOs) for Ship Security Keeping a Safe Anchor Watch 29 Mar 2007

9 10

On-Line Verification of the Authenticity and 10 Apr 2007 Validity of Certificates of Competency and other STCW Certificates Resolutions Adopted by the 81st and 82nd 4 Jun 2007 Sessions of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 81 and MSC 82) of IMO Requirement for Maritime Crew Visa for 5 Jun 2007 Entering into Australian Migration Zone Imposition of Administrative Fees of $10 per 18 Jul 2007 Non-Electronic Form ENG 2A (Crew Changes) Received Gazetted Regulations under Prevention of 24 Jul 2007 Pollution of the Sea Act (PPSA) Amendments to STCW Convention Relating to 24 Sep 2007 the Training and Certification of Ship Security Officer (SSO) Training of Company Security Officer (CSO) 24 Sep 2007

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13 14

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Resolutions Adopted by the 56th Session of the 30 Oct 2007 Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 56) of IMO Resolutions Adopted by the 83rd Session of the 6 Dec 2007 Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 83) of IMO Update on the ISM Code and the Role of the 6 Dec 2007 Human Element International Convention on the Control of 18 Dec 2007 Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention) The International Convention on Civil Liability 18 Dec 2007 for Bunkers Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 (Bunker Convention) Guidance on Shipboard Operational Matters 25 Jan 2008 Approved by the 83rd Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 83) of IMO Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil) 29 Jan 2008 (Amendment) Regulations 2008 Amendments of the Workmens Compensation 12 Feb 2008 Act (Cap 354) Familiarisation with Singapores Maritime 20 Feb 2008 Legislation Pursuant to Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW Convention) (Recognition of Certificates) Safety of Towed Ships and other Floating 27 Feb 2008 Objects Guidance for the Implementation of MARPOL 10 Mar 2008 73/78 and other IMO Instruments related to the Protection of the Marine Environment IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner 20 Mar 2008 Identification Number Scheme Posting of Singapores Maritime Legislation on 8 Apr 2008 MPA Website IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner 16 Jun 2008 Identification Number Scheme Amendments to the Format and Guidelines for the Maintenance of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) (Resolution A.959(23)) IMO Circular Letter No. 2861 on Draft 3 Jul 2008 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution

20 21 22

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2008

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from Ships) and the NOX Technical Code 13 14 Resolutions Adopted by the 84th Session of the 8 Jul 2008 Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 84) of IMO Draft Amendments to Mandatory Instruments 8 Jul 2008 Approved by the 84th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 84) of IMO Guidance on Shipboard Operational Matters 23 Jul 2008 Approved by the 84th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 84) of IMO The Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) 23 Jul 2008 (Amendment) Regulations, 2008 Fitting of a Simplified Voyage Data Recorder 25 Jul 2008 (S-VDR) on Regional Passenger Ferries and High Speed Craft Enhancement to the Existing On-Line 31 Jul 2008 Application for Certificate of Endorsement (COE) through Marinet Draft International Convention for the Safe and 11 Aug 2008 Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships Resolutions/Unified Interpretations (UIS) 11 Aug 2008 Adopted/Approved by the 57th Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 57) of IMO International Convention on the Control of 25 Aug 2008 Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention) International Convention on the Control of 26 Aug 2008 Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems The International Convention on Civil Liability 19 Sep 2008 for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 (Bunker Convention) (I)Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil) 22 Sep 2008 (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2008 (II)Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Sewage) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) 24 Oct 2008

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Further Guidance for Ships Operating in the 30 Dec 2008 Gulf of Aden Group Transits Resolutions/Unified Interpretations (UIS)_ 2 Jan 2009 Adopted/Approved by the 58th Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 58) of IMO

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Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) and the NOX Technical Code Draft International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships Guidance on LRIT Operational Matters Approved by the 85th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 85) of IMO Draft Interim Guidelines and Draft Amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 Adopted by the 58th Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MSC 58) of IMO Resolution of MSC.150(77) Recommendation for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for MARPOL Annex I Cargoes and Marine Fuel Oils Amendment 34-08 to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (MDG) Code International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention) Annual Testing of Automatic Identification System (MSC.1/CIRC.1252) Periodic Testing of Immersion Suit and AntiExposure Suit Seams and Closures (MSC/CIRC.1114) Resolutions Adopted by the 85th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 85) of IMO Key Shipping Division Contacts New Format of Singapore Certificate of Endorsement (COE) MSC Resolution Revised Recommendation for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for MARPOL Annex I Cargoes and Marine Fuel Oils List of Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried on Board Singapore Flag Ships (2009) Guidance on the Proper Procedure for Testing of Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS) MSC 86 Resolution Revised Recommendation for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for MARPOL Annex I Type Oil

2 Jan 2009

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16 Feb 2009 3 Mar 2009

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12 May 2009 12 May 2009

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as Cargo in Bulk and Marine Fuel Oil 22 23 Resolutions Adopted by the 86th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 86) of IMO Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Off the Coast of Somalia (MSC.1/CIRC.1332) Guidance on Shipboard Operational Matters Approved by the 85th and 86th Sessions of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 85 and MSC 86) of IMO IMO Circular Letter No. 2986 on Draft Amendments to MARPOL Annex I (Regulations for the Prevention of Oil Pollution of the Sea from Ships) and Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Resolutions, Amendments to Resolutions, Guidelines, Interim Guidelines and Unified Interpretations Adopted/Approved by the 59th Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 59) of IMO MSC 86 Resolution Recommendations for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for MARPOL Annex I Type Oil as Cargo in Bulk and Marine Fuel Oil MSC-MEPC 2/CIRC.8: Prohibition of Blending MARPOL Cargoes on board during the Sea Voyage International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention) 21 Jul 2009 14 Aug 2009

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Enhancement to the existing on-line application for revalidating Certificates of Competency issued by MPA

21 Dec 2009

2010

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The Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) 27 Jan 2010 (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009 Online Application for the Ship Station Licence and the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Number Introduction of Nets and Credit/Debit card payment at PSA Building, 21st Floor International Convention on the Control of Harmful Antifouling systems on Ships (AFS Convention) 26 Feb 2010

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Reporting of Marine Security Related Incidents involving Singapore Ships Further Enhancements to the existing On-Line Application for the Certificate of Endorsement (COE) through Marinet The Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 Updates on UN Security Council Sanctions Against Iran Draft Amendments to Mandatory Instruments Approved by the 87th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 87) of IMO Resolutions Adopted by the 87th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 87) of IMO Guidance on shipboard operational matters: Circulars approved by the 87th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 87) of IMO Best Management Practices (Version 3) to deter piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the Coast of Somalia (MSC.1/Circ.1337 Securing Arrangements and Cargo Stowage Importance of Voyage Planning and Avoiding Dangerous situations in adverse Weather & Sea Conditions New Singapore regulations affecting the Singapore Shipping Community: United Nations (Sanctions-Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea) Regulations 2010 Conformance Testing and Certification for Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) Danger Zone Notification-Launch of Indias Satellite Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) Resolution MSC.282(86)) Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

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16 July 2010 11 Aug 2010 30 Aug 2010

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2011

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Guidance for Company Security Officers 17 Jan 2011 Preparation of a Company and Crew for the Contingency of Hijack by Pirates in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden

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Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) for Ships and High Speed Craft The Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment No. 2) Regulation, 2010 IMO Circular on MPAs New Format of Singapore Certificate of Endorsement (COE) Reminder to Adopt the Best Management Practices (Version 3) to Deter Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Off the Coast of Somalia (MSC.1/Circ.1337) Resolutions Adopted by the 88th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 88) of IMO Guidance on Shipboard Operational Matters: Circulars Approved by the 88th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 88) of IMO Guidance on the Procedures for Testing of the Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS) on Singapore-Registered Ships Changes to the Maritime Security Centre Horn of Africa (MSCHOA) Vessel Movement Registration Instruction Regarding Transits Through the High Risk Area Guidance on the Use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel on Board Singapore-Registered Ships in the High Risk Area Details of the Green Ship Programme under the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative (I)Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (II) Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 Resolutions Adopted by the 89th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 89) of IMO Guidance on Shipboard Operational Matters: Circulars Approved by the 89th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 89) of IMO Exemption from Withholding Tax for Interest Payable on Loans Obtained from Foreign Lenders for Financing Singapore-Flagged Ships Additional Security Features for the Singapore

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Certificate of Endorsement (COE) 18 Implementation of the Manila Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW Convention) Reduction of Global/Emission Control Area (ECA) Marine Fuel Sulphur Limit under MARPOL Annex VI Resolutions Adopted by the 61st and 62nd Sessions of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of IMO The Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 Carriage of Iron Ore Fines that may Liquefy Change in Payment Arrangement for Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) 8 Nov 2011

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