MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE - MPA

At anchor
(b) East-Going Tidal Stream
(i) A vessel approaching the bunkering anchorages from the west
during the eastgoing stream will experience a stern current. Masters
of vessels arriving at the port from the west are therefore advised to
continue along the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS and
approach the anchorages from the east stemming the current. Prior
to crossing the westbound traffic lane the vessel should notify VTIS
Central on VHF Ch 14.
(ii) A vessel with good manoeuvring characteristics and equipped with
a good working bow-thruster, may approach the anchorages from
the west if the tidal stream is weaker. The Master should however
exercise caution and approach at a speed that will allow the vessel
to stop in time, swing around and safely anchor.
6 Whilst at anchor, the vessel should pay out sufficient scope of cable (at least
six (6) shackles of chain in the water) and maintain an anchor watch at all times. For
the information of Masters, squalls called ‘Sumatras’ are common from April to
November during the Southwest Monsoon and inter-monsoon periods. They are
generally experienced in the pre-dawn and early hours between 0300hrs and
0900hrs.
Live-firing Area
7 The New Southern Islands Live Firing Area is a restricted area. Masters of
vessels proceeding to the Sudong bunkering anchorages are to keep out of this
area. As low-flying aircraft operate in the vicinity of the live firing area, the master,
owners and agents of vessels with heights exceeding 75 metres must notify the
RSAF - Air Operation Centre when in the western sector of the port via facsimile
(Fax No. 6760-5521).
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