Launch transfer for ship crew including sign-on/sign-off

11 Jan 2021 / Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has advised the enhanced procedure for sea launch transfer of ship crew with effect from today (11 January 2021).

All agents/owners shall charter the entire launch boat when performing crew change. There shall be no other personnel taking the same launch boat with the sign on/sign off crew.

Crew shall remain in the vehicle/transport until the launch boat(s) is/are ready for boarding. Crew shall not be loitering at the pier for the launch boat.

Punitive measures will be taken for non-compliance.

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