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Singapore - Seafarers - International agreement

Undertaking Between Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Jordan Maritime Commission of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Concerning The Mutual Recognition of Certificates Under Regulation 1/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended by the 2010 of Manila Amendment. -

Adoption: 2016-12-15 | Date of entry into force: 2016-12-15 | JOR-2016-IA-105545

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Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Act 2014 (No. 6 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-02-11 | SGP-2014-L-96363

This Act, in addition to the below listed Acts, gives effect to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. It amends laws in order to bring them into conformity with the MLC.

1. Sections 47 to 51, 70 and 71 of the Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 179);
2. Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning) Regulations (Cap. 179, Rg 1);
3. Merchant Shipping (Provisions and Water) Regulations (Cap. 179, Rg 24);
4. Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Regulations (Cap. 179, Rg 29);
5. Work Injury Compensation Act (Cap. 354).

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (No. S 366).

Adoption: 2010-06-30 | Date of entry into force: 2010-07-01 | SGP-2010-R-84641

Makes a number of amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations. In particular it introduces of the International Code on Intact Stability making mandatory for all ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010 to comply with it. Adds a new provision in Chapter II-1 (Construction ¿ Structure, subdivision
and stability, machinery and electrical installations) is introduced to provide a methodology for alternative design and arrangements for machinery and electrical installation. Provides for enhanced lighting and fire detection and fire alarm systems provisions for passenger ships. Also adds a new provision in Chapter III (Life-saving appliances and arrangements) to provide a methodology for alternative design and arrangements for life-saving appliances and arrangements.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning)(Amendment) Regulations 2010 (No. S 201).

Adoption: 2010-03-30 | SGP-2010-R-84643

Amends regulation 2 inserting a new section entitle "qualified WIG craft officer". Also amends regulation 10A by replacing paragraph (1) with a new paragraph concerning issuance of certificates by the Director. A new regulation 10C is added concerning "Recognition of foreign certificate of WIG craft competency". Also makes amendments to regulations 11 and 12. Inserts new regulation 15A concerning "Manning and certification requirements for WIG crafts). Makes amendments to regulations 20, 21 and 23.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009 (No. S 664).

Adoption: 2009-12-29 | SGP-2009-R-84644

Deletes and substitutes Regulation 3-4 of Chapter II-1 concerning "Emergency Towing Arrangements and Procedures". Adds a new Regulation 3-9 Concerning "Means of Embarkation on and Disembarkation from Ships". Amends Regulations 10 and 20 of Chapter II-2; Regulations 6 and 20 of Chapter III; Regulations 7 of Chapter IV and adds a new Regulation 6 in Chapter XI-1 concerning "Additional Requirements for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents". Finally amends the Second Schedule.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2008 (No. S 686). -

Adoption: 2008-12-19 | SGP-2008-R-81508

The Regulations delete and substitute Part A (General), B (Subdivision and Stability), B-1 (Stability), B-2 (Subdivision, Watertight and Weathertight Integrity), B-3 (Subdivision Load Line Assignment for Passenger Ships), B-4 (Stability Management) of Chapter II-1 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations (Rg 11). Also inserts a new Regulation 35-1 of Chapter II-1 (Bilge Pumping Arrangements). Makes various other consequential amendments.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Civil Liability and Compensation for Bunker Oil Pollution) (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 2008. -

Adoption: 2008-10-28 | Date of entry into force: 2008-11-21 | SGP-2008-R-80394

Regulates the cancellation and delivery of certificates specified in article 13 of the Act as well as penalties and fines for violation of the regulations.

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Merchant Shipping (Civil Liability and Compensation for Bunker Oil Pollution) Act 2008 (No. 24 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-10-02 | Date of entry into force: 2008-11-21 | SGP-2008-L-80393

An Act to give effect to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001 and to make provisions generally for matters connected therewith, and to make related amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Civil Liability and Compensation for Oil Pollution) Act (Chapter 180 of the 1999 Revised Edition) and the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act (Chapter 243 of the 1999 Revised Edition).

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (No. S 339).

Adoption: 2008-07-01 | SGP-2008-R-80392

Deletes and substitutes Regulation 3-2 of Chapter II-1 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations with respect to protective coatings of dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side spaces of bulk carriers. Also amends Regulations 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 of Chapter II-2 concerning maintenance and safety of ships as well as Regulations 6, 11, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 31, 32, and 35 of Chapter III and Regulations 2, 19-1 (long range identification and tracking of ships) of Chapter V and Regulation 6 of Chapter XII. Makes amendments to the First Schedule (Passenger Ship Safety Certificate and the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate). The Second Schedule is also amended with respect to the record of equipment for the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil) Regulations 2006 (No. S 685). -

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | SGP-2006-R-75440

Regulations to prevent pollution at sea due to oil spills. Includes obligation to obtain a Singapore Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (SOPP) and an International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP). Includes penalties for failure to apply the act which include a fine and/or imprisonment.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2006 (No. S 686). -

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SGP-2006-R-75442

Regulations to ensure the safety of the transport of noxious liquid substance and prevent pollution.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Reception Facilities and Garbage Facilities) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (No. S 687).

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | SGP-2006-R-75444

Amends regulations 2 and 5 of the Regulations.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Hazardous and Noxious Substances Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (No. S 689).

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | SGP-2006-R-75446

Amends Regulation 8 concerning emergency plans.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (No. S 691).

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SGP-2006-R-75447

Deletes and substitutes Part A-1 of Chapter II-1 concerning the structure of ships. Adds a new regulation 22-3 of Chapter II-1 concerning water level detectors on single hold cargo ships other than bulk carriers. Regulation 31 of Chapter II-1 is also amended.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Composition of Offences) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (No. S 688).

Adoption: 2006-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SGP-2006-R-75445

Amends the Schedule to the Regulations.

Singapore - Seafarers - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2004 (Act No. 56 of 2004)

Adoption: 2004-11-29 | SGP-2004-L-70155

Amends the principle Act to give effect to the Convention on the Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976 and makes a consequential amendment to the Merchant Shipping (Civil Liability and Compensation for Oil Pollution) Act, 1990.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Hazardous and Noxious Substances Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation) Regulations 2004. -

Adoption: 2004-04-01 | SGP-2004-R-80397

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Equipment and Response Capability
Part III - Hazardous and Noxious Substances Pollution Emergency Plans and Reporting of Hazards and Noxious Substances Pollution Incidents
Part IV - Miscellaneous

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (No. S 104).

Adoption: 2004-03-05 | Date of entry into force: 2004-03-05 | SGP-2004-R-67775

Made under Merchant Shipping Act. Amends regulations 5, 6 and 7 of Merchant Shipping Regulations. Sets forth conditions for registry.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations, 2002.

Adoption: 2002-06-26 | Date of entry into force: 2002-07-01 | SGP-2002-R-62446

Made under Merchant Shipping Act. Amends Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations by substituting Regulations 3-4 and Chapter II-1. Makes provision for emergency towing arrangements on tankers and new installations containing asbestos. Also amends Chapter II-2 on construction and fire protection, as well as Regulations 2, 5-1, 13, 15 and and 18 of Chapter IV, Chapter V, Regulation 5 of Chapter VI, Regulations 5 and 6 of Chapter VII, Regulations 3 and 6 of Chapter IX, Regulations 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter X, and second schedule.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations, 2000 (No. S39).

Adoption: 2000-01-26 | Date of entry into force: 2000-02-03 | SGP-2000-R-56239

Provides that no ship to which the regulations apply shall proceed to sea on an international voyage unless it has been surveyed, marked and provided with an International Load Line Certificate. Annexes provide rules for determining load lines.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Registration and Employment of Seamen) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (No. S 88).

Adoption: 1998-02-20 | Date of entry into force: 1998-04-01 | SGP-1998-R-49580

Raises the minimum age for persons to be registered as seafarers from 15 to 16 years of age.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning) Regulations 1998 (No. S89). -

Adoption: 1998-02-20 | Date of entry into force: 1998-04-01 | SGP-1998-R-49581

Sets forth the minimum number of qualified deck officers, engineers, medical practitioners, and radio operators which shall serve aboard a ship. Regulates certification and rating of seafarers, recognition of certification, proficiency in lifeboat and survival craft operation, and related matters.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Regulations 1997 (No. S 328).

Adoption: 1997-07-14 | Date of entry into force: 1997-12-01 | SGP-1997-R-47637

Regulates crew accommodation on board new ships and on existing ships in which crew accommodation has been substantially altered. Covers sleeping quarters, ventilation, heating, lighting, mess rooms, sanitary arrangements, and medical care. S. 16 permits the Director to modify regulations to take account of national habits and customs of the crew. Does not apply to sailing and fishing boats.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Dangerous Goods, Petroleum and Explosives) Regulations 1997 (No. S 182).

Adoption: 1997-03-05 | Date of entry into force: 1997-04-09 | SGP-1997-R-46955

Regulates safety matters related to handling, transport and storage of dangerous substances and explosives aboard ships. Made under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act 1996 (No. 7 of 1996).

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Harbour Craft Manning Licence Examination) Regulations 1997 (No. S 184).

Adoption: 1997-03-05 | Date of entry into force: 1997-04-09 | SGP-1997-R-46956

Sets forth certification requirements for steersmen, helmsmen, and engine drivers.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Registration and Employment of Seamen) Regulations 1997 (No. S 188).

Adoption: 1997-03-05 | Date of entry into force: 1997-04-09 | SGP-1997-R-46957

Regulations regarding registration, discharge, and discipline of seafarers. No seafarer shall be registered who has not attained the age of 15 years; seafarers over 60 years of age may be registered only if they pass an annual medical exam, for which they must bear the expense. The Port Authority may cancel the registration of any seafarer suffering from a disease or disability rendering him unfit for work.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 1996 (No. S 133).

Adoption: 1996-03-26 | Date of entry into force: 1996-07-01 | SGP-1996-R-44061

Amends provisions of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations relating to the loading and securing of cargo aboard ships.

Singapore - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act (Chapter 170A). -

Adoption: 1996-02-02 | SGP-1996-L-80395

Establishes and incorporates the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and provides for its functions and powers.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Provisions and Water) Regulations (Cap. 179, Rg 24). -

Adoption: 1996-02-02 | SGP-1996-R-96366

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 (No. S 578).

Adoption: 1995-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 1996-01-01 | SGP-1995-R-44064

Amends the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations 1984 by inserting new provisions relating to, inter alia, ship reporting systems as well as safety measures for high speed craft and bulk carriers.

Singapore - Seafarers - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (No. 19 of 1995) (Cap. 179). -

Adoption: 1995-06-30 | SGP-1995-L-41539

Repeals and re-enacts a revised version of the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 179 of 1985 revised edition). Regulates registration of ships, investigations of violations of Act, delivery of goods, liability of shipowners, and legal proceedings. Part IV contains regulations relating to crew matters, including provision of medical treatment, pay, and disciplinary measures. Part V provides regulations concerning the safety of ships.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Radiocommunication (Certificates of Competency for Ship Station Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 1992 (No. S 225)

Adoption: 1992-05-09 | Date of entry into force: 1992-05-15 | SGP-1992-R-30047

These regulations made pursuant to the Telecommunication Authority of Singapore Act 1992 amend the Radiocommunication (Certificate of Competency for Ship Station Operators) Regulations by the deletion and replacement of regulations 3(2) and 5(1) of that regulation and by the insertion of two new parts IXA and IXB relating to a general operator's certificate and a restricted operator's certificate respectively.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention)(Amendment) Regulations 1992 (No. S 39)

Adoption: 1992-01-30 | Date of entry into force: 1992-02-01 | SGP-1992-R-28011

Under the authority of the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 179), the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations 1984 are amended in a variety of technical areas.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships)(Amendment) Regulations 1991 (No. S 548)

Adoption: 1991-12-04 | Date of entry into force: 1991-12-13 | SGP-1991-R-26573

Under the Merchant Shipping Act, Reg. 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1981. Reg. 8 repealed and replaced by a new Reg. 8 which provides that foreign owned ships shall not be registered unless they are propelled by mechanical means, are at least 1600 gross tons, and, if over 17 years of age, the Director is satisfied that the ship is in satisfactory condition.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Reception Facilities and Garbage Facilities) Regulations. -

Adoption: 1991-02-01 | SGP-1991-R-80396

1 Citation
2 Definitions
3 Application
4 Exemptions
5 Provision of reception facilities
6 Provision of garbage facilities
7 Obtaining information
8 Conditions for use of facilities
9 Ship to arrange for facilities
10 Offences and penalties
11 Transfer of oil or substances
12 Denial of entry
13 Fees

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Composition of Offences) Regulations. -

Adoption: 1991-02-01 | SGP-1991-R-80398

Provides for penalties to be imposed under the Act.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Reporting of Pollution Incidents) Regulations. -

Adoption: 1991-02-01 | SGP-1991-R-80399

PART I - POLLUTION FROM SHIPS
2 Duty to report
3 Report to be made without delay
4 Contents of reports
5 Supplementary reports
6 Reporting procedures
PART II - POLLUTION FROM LAND OR APPARATUS
7 Application
8 Duty to report
9 Contents of report
10 Supplementary reports
11 Reporting procedures

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Maritime Board Regulations 1990 (No. S 427)

Adoption: 1990-11-16 | Date of entry into force: 1990-12-01 | SGP-1990-R-27170

Under the National Maritime Board Act, these Regulations establish procedures for the registration of seamen, the selection and discharge of seamen, the creation of a fund for their welfare, the procedures of a disciplinary inquiry, and the power of the Board to suspend the registration of seamen who suffer from disability or disease. Revokes the National Maritime Board Regulations of 1977.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Rules - Revocation) Regulations 1990. No. S 96.

Adoption: 1990-02-02 | Date of entry into force: 1990-03-02 | SGP-1990-R-9814

Revokes the Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances - Boats) Rules 1947, the Merchant Shipping (Musters) Rules 1954, the Merchant Shipping (Pilot Ladders) Rules 1954, the Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Rules 1954, the Merchant Shipping (Construction) Rules 1954, the Merchant Shipping (Radio) Rules 1954, the Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliance) Rules 1959, and the Merchant Shipping (Seaman's Lodging House) Rules 1955.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 1990. No. S45

Adoption: 1990-01-24 | Date of entry into force: 1990-04-29 | SGP-1990-R-20193

Amends Regulation 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations 1984 , relating to the stability of passenger ships in damaged condition.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 1989. No. S 385.

Adoption: 1989-08-22 | SGP-1989-R-9357

Amendments in respect of the integrity of the hull and superstructure, damage prevention and control.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Collisions at Sea) (Amendment) Regulations. 1989. No. S 209.

Adoption: 1989-05-10 | Date of entry into force: 1989-11-19 | SGP-1989-R-8968

Technical amendments to the Regulations.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Marine Engineer Officers) (Amendment) Regulations 1988. No. S. 279.

Adoption: 1988-09-24 | SGP-1988-R-7120

Amendments in regard to medical requirements and appeal of a refusal to grant an officer certificate.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Examination for Engine Driver's Certificate of Competency) (Revocation) Rules 1988. No. S. 280.

Adoption: 1988-09-24 | Date of entry into force: 1988-09-30 | SGP-1988-R-7121

Revokes the above-noted Rules.

Singapore - Seafarers - Law, Act

The Port of Singapore Authority (Amendment) Act 1986. No. 25.

Adoption: 1986-09-02 | SGP-1986-L-2688

An Act to amend the Port of Singapore Authority Act (Ch. 173). In particular, amends that Act in regard to the power to prescribe manning requirements for harbour craft and to prescribe the standards of competence to be obtained by officers and crew of harbour craft (s. 22 of amendment Act). No non-exempt vessel may leave port without a port certificate (s. 24). Repeals ss. 337, 337A, 339, 340, 341, 352 and 343 of the Merchant Shipping Act (Ch. 172).

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 1986. No. S 139.

Adoption: 1986-05-30 | SGP-1986-R-2435

Amends various sections of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations 1984. Substitutes a new Ch. III concerning life-saving appliances and arrangements.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations 1984. No. S219.

Adoption: 1984 | SGP-1984-R-838

Regulations under the Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 172). Commencement: 1 Sept. 1984.

Singapore - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Maritime Board Regulations 1977. No. S.66.

Adoption: 1977-03-19 | SGP-1977-R-13498

Registration, selection and discharge of seamen.