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Special requirements for life-saving appliances and equipment installed on board Singapore-flagged vessels
The Marine and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore) has announced the following special requirement related to life-saving appliances and equipment installed on board Singapore-flagged vessels. This requirement applies to all Singapore-flagged vessels regardless of their date of construction. Compliance with this requirement is to be confirmed at the next survey related to the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate (i.e. SE survey) on or after the issued date of this ClassNK Technical Information. [Requirement] Wire-rope grips for the falls of life-saving appliances, such as bulldog grips, are not acceptable for any primary load-bearing terminations. This includes falls for lifeboats, rescue boats and davit-launched liferafts as well as hanging oThis Technical Information became null and void on 23 Jan 2025.
Singapore - Enhancement of Green Port Programme Incentives
This is to provide customers who own or manage ships calling at the Port of Singapore with information deemed to be useful, further to the previous ClassNK Technical Information (No. TEC-1262 dated 13 May 2022) in which the incentive scheme for the owner and management companies of Singapore-flagged ships was introduced. The Marine and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore) recently published its Port Marine Circular No. 10 of 2022: "Enhancement of the Marine Singapore Green Initiative - Green Port Programme (GPP)". https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/enhancement-of-the-maritime-singapore-green-initiative---green-port-programme The Green Port Programme provides incentives to ship owners and management companies to encourage them to voluntBallast Water Management Convention for Singapore-flagged ships
We have revised the previous ClassNK Technical information No.TEC-1189 (dated 6 September 2019) related to the commissioning testing of ballast water management systems (BWMS) and the incorporation of contingency measures into ballast water management plans (BWMP) for Singapore-flagged ships. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1189. 1. Commissioning Testing of Ballast Water Management Systems (Shipping Circular No. 09 of 2019) Commissioning testing to verify the proper operation of equipment shall be carried out at the installation of any BWMS in accordance with paragraph 8 of the Guidelines for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems (G8) or Code for Approval of Ballast Water Management SystThis Technical Information became null and void on 23 Oct 2019.
Ballast Water Management Convention for Singapore-flagged ships
Please be informed that the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has recently issued shipping circulars related to the commissioning testing of ballast water management systems (BWMS) and the incorporation of contingency measures into ballast water management plans (BWMP). 1. Commissioning Testing of Ballast Water Management Systems (Shipping Circular No. 09 of 2019) Commissioning testing to verify the proper operation of equipment shall be carried out at the installation of any BWMS in accordance with paragraph 8 of the Guidelines for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems (G8) (MEPC.174(58) or MEPC.279(70)). MEPC 74 has approved a draft amendment to the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) to conduct commissioning testing so as to deApplication of the code on noise levels on board ships below 1,600 GT for Singapore flagged ships
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO OWNERS NO.28 OF 2017 dated on 21 December 2017, as per attached. According to the circular, Singapore registered new ships below 1,600 gross tonnage, that is keel laid on or after 1 July 2018, are required to ensure that the followings are complied with. 1. As far as practicable, comply with the maximum noise level limits for spaces specified in section 4.2 of the Noise Code on Board on Ship (Hereinafter referred to "Noise Code"). 2. As far as practicable, comply with the maximum noise limit in accommodation spaces1 specified in section 4.2 of the Noise Code. And in general, the noise level shall not exceed 75dB(A). 3. As far as practicable, comply with the maximumVoluntary Experience Building Phase of the IMO Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption for Singapore flagged ships
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued SHIPPING CIRCULAR No.24 OF 2017 dated on 1 December 2017, encouraging Singapore registered ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above to join the voluntary experience building phase (VEBP) of the IMO data collection system for fuel oil consumption (IMO DCS), as per attached. 1. Essential points of VEBP of IMO DCS (1) The VEBP is one year start from 1 January 2018. - The VEBP is voluntary exercise. Ship owners, ship managers and operators of Singapore registered ships can decide to participate or not. (2) On or after 1 January 2018, each participating ship needs to collect data specified in Appendix IX of MARPOL ANNEX VI and report the data on a monthly basis by using a standardised data reportInstructions by the Administration of Singapore regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck(CSS Code Annex 14)
1. General The administration of Singapore (MPA) has advised relevant parties, including ClassNK, on their instructions regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352 (CSS Code Annex 14) in MPA Surveys Circular No. 2 of 2015 (MPA ref: FSC 7.7), as per attached. According to these instructions, Annex 14 Rev.1 of the CSS Code is to be applied as a mandatory requirement to Singapore flagged containerships as follows. (Containership means dedicated containerships and those parts of other ships for which arrangements are specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers on deck.) 2. Application of the CSS Code, Annex 14 (MSC.1/Circ.1352) for the above Administration - Existing containerships with a date of keel laying prior to 1 January 2015 are subjeEquipment for the Singapore flag vessels
Regarding the requirement for equipment installed Singapore registered ships that ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0922 issued on 22 August 2012, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has notified its amended requirement as Survey Circular No.1/2015. Accordingly, we will deal with the matter as mentioned below and appreciate your proper action. (Please refer to attachment 1, Survey Circular No.1/2015) This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0922 dated 22 August 2012 and ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0994 dated 31 July 2014. 1. Requirements for equipment by MPA The equipment (*) shall be any of the followings: (1) Type-approved equipment by ClassNK, or type-approved equipment bChange in email address for Ship Security Alert System for Singapore flagged ship
Please be informed that change in email address of MPA Singapore for Ship Security Alert System has been notified by Shipping Circular No.15 of 2015 as follow: NEW: Shipalert@mpa.gov.sg OLD: Shipalert_MPA@mpa.gov.sg Since the old email address will cease to be in use from 1 July 2016, MPA Singapore requests to programme the new email address in the SSAS of the Ship by her next annual radio survey or by 1 July 2016, whichever is earlier. Therefore, please take an action well in advance. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Safety Management Systems Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173 Fax: +81-3-5226-2174 E-maiThis Technical Information became null and void on 22 Mar 2023.
Atmosphere Testing Instrument for Enclosed Spaces(Singapore and Vanuatu)
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Vanuatu Maritime Services have informed ClassNK of the requirement for atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed spaces. Both Flag Administrations require ships which are registered in the flag states to provide atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed spaces specified in Resolution MSC.380(94) as soon as possible but not later than 1 July 2015. Compliance of above requirement shall be verified by surveyor at first survey relating to the Safety Equipment on or after 1 July 2015. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Operations Headquarters, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +8Special requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders regarding Singapore flagged ships
With regard to the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit, it had been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) for existing ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014) and by Amendments to Part R of the RULES FOR THE SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL SHIP on 26 February 2014 for new ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014). Singapore Administration has issued special requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders as follows. 1. For ships without onboard means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders for Breathing Apparatus of fire-fighter's outfit, the company (as defined in ISM Code) is to detThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, Testing and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Fire Fighting Systems and appliances on board the Singapore flag ships(The 5 or 10 yearly maintenance, testing and inspection)
The Marine and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) had informed ClassNK that SURVEY CIRCULAR 3 OF 2014, which is in reference to implementation of maintenance, testing and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances on board the Singapore registered ships, was revised. The essential points of the CIRCULAR are shown below. [Essential Points of the CIRCULAR] 1. The 5 or 10 yearly maintenance, testing and inspection task stipulated in the following IMO Guidelines described in SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO SHIPOWNERS NO. 19 OF 2013, is intended to be completed during a ship's dry dock period. In cases where it is in impractical to carry out the maintenance when the ship is in afloat condition or the ship is engaged in trade, the maintenance should be carriedThis Technical Information became null and void on 28 Aug 2015.
Additional information for Equipment for the Singapore flag vessels
ClassNK has issued Technical Information No.TEC-0922 dated 22 August 2014 regarding Equipment for the Singapore flag vessels. Additional acceptance letter (FSC 2.6.01) was newly issued from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Previously the following equipment was to be accepted by MPA to be installed for use onboard Singapore registered ships (refer to TEC-0922 (1) c)). According to the letter (FSC 2.6.01), all of the following equipments are acceptable for use onboard being subject to onboard inspection, including confirmation of the conformity to the latest regulations, to be carried out by ClassNK and both copies of the relevant production certificates and the letter (FSC 2.6.01) to be placed onboard the ship. ・ Equipment that isThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, Testing and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Fire Fighting Systems and appliances on board the Singapore flag ships
The Marine and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) had informed ClassNK that SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO SHIPOWNERS NO.19 OF 2013, which is in reference to maintenance, testing and inspection of fire protection systems and fire fighting system and appliances on board the Singapore registered ships, was revised. The essential points of the CIRCULAR are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0697 is now superseded. [Essential Points of the CIRCULAR] 1. This SHIPPING CIRCULAR requires that Ship owners, ship masters, ship's officers and crew, and all other parties concerned shall apply the inspection and maintenance requirements mentioned in the following Guidelines, as a basis for the minimum level of inspection and maintenance for the fiThis Technical Information became null and void on 28 Aug 2015.
Equipment for the Singapore flag vessels
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has notified ClassNK of its requirement for equipment installed Singapore registered ships. Accordingly, we will deal with the matter as mentioned below and appreciate your action. (Please refer to attachment 1. Survey Circular No.1/2012) (1) Requirements for equipment by MPA The equipment(*) shall be any of the followings: a) Type-approved equipment by ClassNK(**), or type-approved equipment by the Recognised Organisations (ROs) authorized by MPA if it is not required to be type-approved by ClassNK. b) Type-approved equipment under the Council Directive 96/98/EC on Marine Equipment (MED) by ClassNK, or type-approved equipment under MED by ROs authorized by MPA if it is not required to be type-approvEach flag state's reply/instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 dated 8 August 2011 and TEC-0887 dated on 6 January 2012, in relation to each flag state's instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps, the Administration of Hong Kong and Singapore have additionally advised the instruction/agreement as follows. In response, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 2(1) "Hong Kong" and No. TEC-0887 "Instruction from the Administration of Singapore:" have been modified as follows. Instruction from the Administration of Hong Kong: Hong Kong registered ships constructed on or after 1 January 2012 are to be in full compliance with the requirements of MSC.1/Circ.1388. Should any Hong Kong registered ship havEach flag state's reply/instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 dated 8 August 2011 and TEC-0887 dated on 6 January 2012, in relation to each flag state's instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps, the Administration of Hong Kong and Singapore have additionally advised the instruction/agreement as follows. In response, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 2(1) "Hong Kong" and No. TEC-0887 "Instruction from the Administration of Singapore" have been modified as follows. Instruction from the Administration of Hong Kong: Hong Kong registered ships constructed in between 1 January 2012 and as of today are to be in full compliance with the requirements of MSC.1/Circ.1388. Should any Hong Kong regiFor Singapore Ships, MPA Instruction to prevent PSC detention
Please note that, on 15 February 2012, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued Preventive action against PSC ship detention at a foreign port and especially at Australian ports as per the message from MPA with Ref. No.FSC5.02. Please see the attachment for details. MPA's main requirements are as follows: 1. For all the Singaporean ships under your management, execution of Thorough Inspection (including ISM matters) by Company's shore personnel or Ship's senior officers and rectification of deficiency/ non conformity. In case where any serious deficiency/ non-conformity which can not be rectified immediately is found, reporting to MPA, ClassNK and PSC at calling port, 2. Prior to the entry into Australian port, submission of Master's DeclaraThis Technical Information became null and void on 18 Jan 2021.
Notice of Carriage of the solid bulk cargoes which is not listed in IMSBC Code from the Singapore Government
The Singapore Government has noticed (MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO SHIPOWNERS NO.22 OF 2011) of the carriage of IRON ORE FINES which is not listed in IMSBC Code and the cargo may liquefy. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jp Attachment: 1. MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO SHIPOWNERS NO.22 OF 2011The maintenance of falls used in launching appliances for Singapore flagged vessels
The requirement for the maintenance of falls used in launching appliances for Singapore flagged vessels has been notified by IMO SLS.14/Circular.335 as per attached. Abstract: Although the renewal interval of boat falls is to be not more than 5 years in accordance with SOLAS Reg.III/20.4 (Refer to ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0740), the interval may be extended to not more than 10 years subject to annual thorough inspection. We have confirmed that "Marine grade stainless steel" is Type 316 Stainless Steel Alloy. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5This Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits for the additional liferaft on cargo ships flying Singapore Flag
The Singapore Government has notified of the requirements of carriage of immersion suits for the stored position of the additional liferaft required by SOLAS Reg.III/31.1.4 mentioned in SOLAS Reg.III/32.3.3 by Res.MSC216(82) for that flagged ships. In response, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0667 Paragraph 2 item (6) & (8) "the requirement of additional immersion suits for Singapore flag" issued on 6 July 2006 has been modified as follows. (6) At least two sets of immersion suits are to be provided for the stored position of the additional liferaft required by SOLAS Reg.III/31.1.4. (8) If the forecastle deck store is a work station where crew members are working in the store, sufficient immersion suits are required to be provided for these crewPerformance standard for navigation lights, navigation light controllers and associated equipment - Singapore flagged vessels
The Singapore Government has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements adopted by MSC253(83) for navigation lights, navigation light controllers and associated equipment, adopted by MSC253(83), onboard the Singapore flagged vessels (Surveys Circular No.6/2008). The Director of Marine has decided to make the performance standards for navigation lights, navigation light controllers and associated equipment set out in the Annex of Resolution MSC.253(83) mandatory for ships the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2009. As it is very urgent notice, the Surveys Circular concerned is attached on this information. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material & Equipment Department, AdminisEmbarkation arrangement for the remotely located survival craft on Singapore flagged ships
The Singapore Government have notified of embarkation arrangement for the remotely located survival craft for that flagged ships as follows. The area where the remotely located survival craft, required by regulation 31.1.4 of SOLAS III, are stowed should be provided with embarkation ladder or other means of embarkation enabling descent to the water in a controlled manner as follows in accordance with the interpretation circulated in IMO circular MSC.1/Circ. 1243 dated 29 October 2007. Following requirements should be applied to all ships regardless of date of construction. And the compliance with this regulation is confirmed at the next annual survey from the date that this Technical Information is issued in respect of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment CerAbolishment of Special Requirements for INMARSAT-C Ship Earth Stations of Singapore Flag Ships
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has notified us that the Authority does not require "to define the secondary position for initiating INMARSAT-C distress alerting" on a mandatory basis. In accordance with the notice, ClassNK Technical Information TEC-223 dated 10 September 1997 is abolished. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 Dec 2013.
Maintenance, Inspection and Tests of Fire-Protection and Fire Fighting Systems on board Singapore Flagged Ships (Partly amended)
The Singapore Government has notified that requirements of the maintenance, inspection and test of fire fighting equipment on board Singapore flag vessels were partly amended in Shipping Circular No.26 of 2005 and No.28 of 2006. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0628 dated 27 May 2005. 1. Portable fire extinguishers (1) Portable fire extinguishers shall be examined periodically but not exceeding one year by a competent person in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and inspection guide in table 9.1.3 of IMO Resolution A.951(23). (2) A competent person can be determined and appointed by the Management Company in ISM Code. (3) At least one extinguisher of each type manufactured iThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Exemption from installation of immersion suits flying Singapore Flag
For ships other than bulk carriers, as defined in SOLAS Reg. IX/1, immersion suits are unnecessary by revised SOLAS Reg. III/32.3.2 if the ship is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates where, in the opinion of the Administration. Singapore government notified that Initial Exemption Certificate from the installation of immersion suits should be issued by that Administration. For the initial issuance of this Exemption Certificate, an application for immersion suits exemption as well as a copy of a valid Safety Equipment Certificate is sent directly to the Administration. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-choThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Hong Kong, Singapore and Sri Lanka Flag
1. The Hong Kong government has notified of carriage of immersion suits for that flagged ships as follows. (1) At least two immersion suits should be provided in wheel house and engine control room respectively as additional immersion suits. The same number of immersion suits as life-jackets at the wheel house and engine control room are required (i.e. if 3 life-jackets are required at the wheel house then 3 immersion suits are required at the wheel house). (2) If ship has other watch or work stations and life-jackets has already been provided, for example, cargo control room of chemical tanker, in the forecastle for the lookout(s) on duty in fog / under restricted visibility etc., the same number of immersion suits as life-jackets are required to suchFire control plans onboard the Singapore flag ships
This Technical Information is to inform you that, according to circulars issued by the Government of the Republic of Singapore, the fire control plans onboard the Singapore flag ships shall be in accordance with the following IMO Resolutions and MSC/Circular. 1. Resolution A.952(23) The graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard ships constructed on or after 1 January 2004 should be of the same shapes and colour as shown in Resolution A.952(23). 2. Resolution A.654(16) The graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard ships constructed before 1 January 2004 should be of the same shapes and colour as shown in Resolution A.654(16). However, if these fire control plans are revised in its entirety, meaning re-developed and drawn, then thThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Cyprus, Isle of Man, Liberia and Singapore Flag
The Cyprus, Isle of Man, Liberia and Singapore Government has notified of carriage of immersion suits as follows. 1. The Cyprus government has notified of carriage of immersion suits for that flagged ships by Ministry of communications and works department of merchant shipping Lemesos Circular No.25/2005 as follows. (1) A ship other than a bulk carrier, as defined in regulation 1/Ch IX/ SOLAS 1974, as amended, which is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates, may be exempted from the said requirement. The following as warm climate sea areas for the scope of exempting ships from this regulation has been defined: (i) The sector of the globe between latitude 30 degrees North and 30 degrees South, (ii) The part of the Mediterranean Sea South of latiImplementation of the revised Regulation 13G and new Regulation 13H of MARPOL Annex I (Hong Kong and Singapore)
1. This is information on the policies of implementation of the revised Regulation 13G and the new 13H of MARPOL Annex I of Hong Kong Government and Singapore Government. 2. Under the revised Regulation 13G and the new 13H, a flag State may grant operational life extension to its registered single hull tankers beyond the phasing-out date. However, a port State is entitled to deny entry into the ports or offshore terminals under its jurisdiction water of the oil tanker, which is granted with operational life extension by a flag State. Class NK would draw your attention of Hong Kong Government's and Singapore Government's policies, as port State, for "foreign" tankers to enter into Hong Kong and Singapore waters. (1) HONG KONG, CHINA The "Hong Kong MercThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Nov 2016.
Marking of liferafts for Singapore flagged ships
To whom it may concern The Singapore government has notified of Marking of Liferafts by Surveys Circular No. 5/2002. In addition to the markings required under 4. 2. 7 of the LSA Code, the name of the ship and "SINGAPORE" should be marked on liferaft for Singapore flagged ships. According to this notification, after the flag change to Singapore, the name of the ship and "SINGAPORE" should be marked underneath the bottom and on the outside of the canopy as well as its valise of the liferaft till the next annual liferaft servicing. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-Carriage Requirements of Automatic Identification System (AIS) for Singapore Flag Non-Convention Ships
In relation to the subject, ClassNK has received instructions from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. 1. The following ships which are surveyed and issued with safety certificates under the Merchant Shipping (Non-Convention Ships) Safety Regulations are required to be fitted with AIS. (1) Tankers of 500 gross tonnage and above engaged on 30 mile limit voyages, and cargo ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage, constructed on or after 1 July 2002. (2) Ships constructed before 1 July 2002: (I) in the case of tankers of 500 gross tonnage and above engaged on 30 mile limit voyages, and of 300 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage, not later than the first safety equipment survey on or afterSpare charges for portable fire extinguishers on Singapore flagged vessels
The Singapore Government has noticed ClassNK of the special requirement (Shipping Circular No. 4 dated 12 February 2004) for spare charges for portable fire extinguishers onboard the Singapore flagged vessels as follows: This special requirement requires applying to the existing ships at this time though the requirement is only applied to new ships under SOLAS as amended in 2000 (constructed on or after 1 July 2002). ClassNK will confirm the compliance with this special requirement at the first periodical safety equipment survey on or after 1 July 2004. Spare charges for portable fire extinguishers 1. Spare charges shall be provided for 100 % of the first 10 extinguishers and 50 % of the remaining fire extinguishers capable of being recharged onboarThis Technical Information became null and void on 27 Feb 2017.
Annual Testing and Shore-based Maintenance of Satellite EPIRBs on board Singapore flag ships
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has notified us of the subject as follows. 1. For annual testing of 406MHz satellite EPIRBs, IMO circular MSC/Circ.1040 "GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL TESTING OF 406MHz SATELLITE EPIRBs" should be applied. 2. For shore-based maintenance of satellite EPIRBs, 406MHz Satellite EPIRBs and/or L-band Satellite EPIRBs if fitted, IMO circular MSC/Circ.1039 "GUIDELINES FOR SHORE-BASED MAINTENANCE OF SATELLITE EPIRBs" should be applied. For any five consecutive annual testing, there should be at least one shore-based maintenance mentioned above. 3. Copies of the reports of those testing and maintenance carried out by an approved radio firm or by a service supplier/station whom the manufacturer recommends should be kept on boardRadio Records for Singapore flagged vessels
The MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE has notified ClassNK of radio records. 1. The radio records are prescribed in Regulation 17 of Chapter IV of 1974 SOLAS as amended. The entries of incidents connected with the rediocommunication service which appear to be of importance to safe of life at sea are referred to the MARINE CIRCULAR TO SHIPOWNERS No.6 OF 2003 issued by the Authority. 2. The radio records need not be in any prescribed format or booklet and may be kept in the form of incident records or journal entries. The records should be kept on board the ship for at least a year. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office AddSurveys and Certification for the Singapore flagged Tankers of 500GT and upwards engaged on Singapore 30-mile limit voyages
Please note that the Singapore government advised ClassNK that tankers of 500GT and upwards constructed on or after 1 January 2003 engaged on Singapore 30-mile limit voyages shall be subject to SOLAS 74 Regulations and be issued with Safety Certificates under these Regulations. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) External Affairs Division, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2038 Fax: +81-3-5226-2039 E-mail: xad@classnk.or.jpRegistration of GMDSS IDs of Singapore Flag Ships
SOLAS Reg. IV/5-1 provides "Each Contracting Government undertakes to ensure that suitable arrangements are made for registering Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) identities and for making information on these identities available to rescue co-ordination centres on a 24-hour basis." In connection with the provision above, the Singapore Governments requires the masters or owners of every Singapore flag ship to register GMDSS IDs in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations, 2002, which is reproduced below for information/action. The masters or owners of every Singapore flag ship, regardless of the date of construction, are required to register the MMSI, the ship's call sign, INMARSAT identities anThis Technical Information became null and void on 23 Apr 2021.