February 2021

REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORE-BASED PERSONNEL BOARDING VESSELS AT ANCHORAGES, SHIPYARDS, TERMINALS AND MARINAS IN THE PORT OF SINGAPORE

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - 1.  This circular supersedes Port Marine Circular No.04 of 2021with effect from 25 Feb 2021.Proof of requisite test results or 7-day Rostered Routine Testing attendance before allowed to go on board a vessel in port

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Panama Canal - Modifications to the Transit Reservation System Rules and Tariffs

Source: Panama Canal Authority - The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and its Board of Directors considers it appropriate to modify the existing Transit Reservation System tariffs, including charges, descriptions, and classification.

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Acceptance criteria for granting certain exemptions to ships registered in a Norwegian ship register-rev. 2

Source: Norwegian Maritime Authority - Instruction to Class (IC) 2-2017 rev.2 is adopted in order to instruct the Recognised Organisations (ROs) of international requirements which do not apply and the NMA’s acceptance criteria for:

a) granting certain exemptions to ships

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Australian Maritime Safety Authority - Focused Inspection Campaign - Livestock Ships

Source: AMSA - Marine notice 1/2021 - This marine notice provides information to ship owners, operators and masters about the Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on livestock ships which will run from 1 March 2021 to 31 August 2021.

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Australian Maritime Safety Authority - Guidance—international certificates

Source: AMSA - "We are pleased to advise that you can now download and print guidance for international certificates on the AMSA website. Should you require any further assistance or information, please contact AMSA Connect or call 1800 627 484."

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Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2020/2021

Source: ICS - There is nothing inherently unusual in an international ship registry system in which the owner of a ship may be located in a country other than the State whose flag the ship flies.

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A Season of Progress - A Message from Bill Gallagher, President, International Registries, Inc. (IRI)

Source: IRI - With the change of the calendar has come renewed hope for an end to the difficulties of the pandemic. While last year presented us with a myriad of challenges, it also allowed us to capitalize on our strengths and usher in a new era of innovation.

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UPDATED REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN-OFF CREW FROMOCEAN-GOING CARGO SHIPS THAT REQUIRE COVID-19 PRE-DEPARTURE TESTING

Source: MPA Singapore - (SUPPLEMENTARY TO PMC NO. 5 OF 2021) MPA notes that some countries require travellers to take a COVID-19 predeparture test (PDT) and present a valid negative test result before they are allowed to transit through or enter. Similar requirements are also imposed by some airlines before allowing travellers to board their flights.

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MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE SHIPPING CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2021

Source: MPA Singapore - KEY SHIPPING DIVISION CONTACTS - This circular serves to inform the shipping community on the departmental functions and key contacts in Shipping Division.

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

Mr. CHEAH Aun Aun
Director (Shipping) / Director of Marine
Tel: (65) 6375 6216
Email: CHEAH_Aun_Aun@mpa.gov.sg

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Tonnage Tax Reductions Of Up To 30% With New Cyprus Green Incentives Programme

Source: Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry - The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has announced a new range of green incentives to reward vessels that demonstrate effective emissions reductions.

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