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14 Jan 2021 / Singapore
Pursuant to Regulation 9(2) of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations, (Cap 170A, Rg 7, 2000 Rev Ed), the owner, agent, master or person-in-charge of a vessel at anchor must at all times have on board the vessel a sufficient number of men:
(a) capable of veering cable and keeping anchor lights burning; and
(b) for taking appropriate action in case of an emergency.
In the interest of ensuring navigational safety, the master or person-in-charge of every vessel at anchor in port are also advised:
(a) to ensure that a safe anchor watch is maintained;
(b) to constantly monitor his vessel’s and other anchored vessels’ positions for signs of anchor dragging, allision or of any risk of grounding;
(c) to keep the vessel’s engines on short notice and in a state of readiness for immediate use, in case of emergencies;
(d) to monitor for signs of adverse weather and tidal conditions developing;
(e) to ensure sufficient scope of anchor cable is paid out according to the prevailing circumstances and conditions;
(f) to ensure that there is sufficient swinging room for his vessel, while maintaining a safe distance from other vessels at all times;
(g) to maintain a continuous listening watch on the designated VHF channels for the respective sector where the vessel is anchored; and
(h) that the master remains responsible for the safety of his vessel at anchor and shall undertake all necessary measures to that effect, without undue delay. The master shall not hesitate to call for pilot assistance if warranted by the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
Vessels under active employment or undergoing repairs must have their full operational crew onboard. In all other cases, the Port Master requires, pursuant to Regulation 9(3) of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations (Cap 170A, Rg 7, 2000 Rev Ed), that at least half the number of officers, engineers and crew (or watchmen/security guards) or the minimum manning must be onboard at all times.
The master or person-in-charge of every vessel at anchor in port shall maintain a continuous navigational watch and comply with the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW) Code Chapter VIII Section A-VIII/2 Part 3-1 S/No. 51.
In addition, master or person-in-charge of every vessel at anchor in port shall also be guided by the IMO Circular STCW.7/Circ.14 – “Guidance for Masters on keeping a Safe Anchor Watch”.
(For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at [email protected])
Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Circular No.03 of 2021 dated 13 January 2021