US-North Korea Summit - Temporary Singapore water restrictions in place
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore have published the attached notice, advising how these temporary restrictions will affect mariners operating in the area over the course of the summit, which is scheduled for 10th-13th June 2018.
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Applicable to: Mariners operating in the vicinity of Sisters Fairway, Western Anchorage, Buran Channel, Selat Sengkir, Keppel Harbour and Cruise Bay.- Pursuant to Reg 45 (2) of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations, the Port Master hereby prohibits all vessels from transiting, anchoring or remaining in the following demarcated areas for the period specified:
- Selat Sengkir
(From 10 Jun 2018, 0700hrs, to 13 Jun 2018, 2359hrs) - Keppel Harbour
(From 10 Jun 2018, 0700hrs, to 13 Jun 2018, 2359hrs) - Cruise Bay
(From 10 Jun 2018, 0700hrs, to 13 Jun 2018, 2359hrs) - Off Sentosa Coast
(From 12 Jun 2018, 0001hrs, to 13 Jun 2018, 2359hrs) - The Port Master, pursuant to Reg 45 (2) of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations, also restricts the movement of vessels in the following demarcated areas from 12 Jun 2018, 0001hrs, to 13 Jun 2018, 2359hrs as follows:
- Sisters Fairway and part of Western Anchorage.
No vessels, except for approved regional ferries bound to and from the HarbourFront Regional Ferry Terminal, are allowed to transit the Sisters Fairway and part of Western Anchorage during this period. - Buran Channel.
All vessels, except for approved regional ferries, transiting the Buran Channel are required to provide notification at least two hours prior to their transit to the Maritime Security Duty Officer, via telephone number +65 6594 5793. These vessels may be subjected to security checks by the Police Coast Guard, prior to their entry into the Buran Channel. - Please refer to the appendix and chartlets for the geographical positions of the above demarcated areas.
- Masters and agents are advised to take into account the prohibition and restriction in their planning and to avoid these areas as far as practicable. For further information, please refer to the Public Order Act published on the Government Gazette.
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