The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Tuesday (22 September) published a circular regarding further enhancements to crew change procedures in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all persons in light of the Covid-19 pandemic:
FURTHER ENHANCEMENTS TO CREW CHANGE FOR CARGO SHIPS IN THE PORT OF SINGAPORE
MPA will continue to consider the following circumstances for crew change applications:
MPA has reviewed and revised the requirements for crew change as follows:
Sign-on
Sign-off
Stay at holding facilities
Sign-on and sign-off crew may stay at designated holding facilities for up to 72 hours. Please refer to Annex A For details of the designated holding facilities.
General
Ship owners/managers/agents must apply for crew change in Singapore by filling up the online form or scan the QR code below.
MPA urges ship owners/managers/agents to submit applications at least 14 days before the planned crew change, especially if the application includes sign-on crew. For foreign-flagged ships, crew change will be considered if the ship meets all prevailing requirements, and are in Singapore for cargo operations, bunkering and/or other marine services.
Annex A
Designated holding facilities for SIGN-ON crew
Floatels @ Tanjong Pagar Terminal
Rooms: Air-conditioned with en suite bathroom
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included. Meals will be delivered to the room.
For reservations, please contact:
+65 8939 7507
[email protected]
Designated holding facilities for SIGN-OFF crew
Seacare Hotel
Rooms: Air-conditioned with en suite bathroom
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included. Meals will be delivered to the room.
For reservations, please contact:
Phang Jing Huei
+65 6818 2680r
[email protected]
Accommodation vessel Posh Bawean
Rooms: Air-conditioned with en suite bathroom
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included. Meals will be delivered to the room.
For reservations, please contact:
Jonathan Ng
+65 9740 4775
[email protected]
A full copy of the circular is available for download here.
Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 20 September, 2020
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