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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices Flu Pandemic Info Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Quick Links: Select One > > Port Statistics International Maritime Centre (IMC) Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF) MERIT Programme MINT Fund News Releases Marinet Application Calendar of Events Scholarship FAQ ---------------------------------------- NEWS & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Calendar of Events Relocation of Ferry & Launch Services Relocation of Ferry and Launch Services from Clifford Pier to Marina South Pier 01 April 2006 - 30 April 2006 INTRODUCTION OF NEW AWARD CATEGORIES INTRODUCTION OF NEW AWARD CATEGORIES AT THE MPA INTERNATIONAL MARITIME AWARDS 2006 13 April 2006 - 13 April 2006 42nd Ocean Mapping Group Multibeam Course 42nd Ocean Mapping Group Multibeam Course, co-hosted by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore 20 November 2006 - 25 November 2006 More > > 25 May 2006 SMEs GIVE THUMBS UP TO MERIT IN GETTING CONNECTED WITH IT Now into its third year, the S$20 million Maritime Enterprise IT Development (MERIT) Programme is still much well-received by the maritime.... Read More > > -------------------------------- 23 May 2006 FIVE MARINE PILOTS RECEIVE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE Five marine pilots were today awarded the biennial Pilotage Incentive Award for Marine Pilots 2006 for their outstanding performance... Read More > > -------------------------------- 27 April 2006 SINGAPORE VOTED - BEST SEAPORT IN ASIA Singapore has clinched the Best Seaport in Asia award for the 18th time at the 20th Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA)... Read More > > -------------------------------- 26 April 2006 SINGAPORE TAKES OVER MANAGEMENT OF REVOLVING FUND FOR MALACCA AND SINGAPORE STRAITS The management of the Revolving Fund was officially handed over from Malaysia to Singapore today, at a ceremony held at The Oriental, Singapore... Read More > > -------------------------------- 13 April 2006 INTRODUCTION OF NEW AWARD CATEGORIES AT THE MPA INTERNATIONAL MARITIME AWARDS 2006 The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is pleased to announce the introduction of five new awards at the MPA International Maritime Awards... Read More > > -------------------------------- MARITIME & PORT SECURITY > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION"> MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices Flu Pandemic Info Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches MARITIME & PORT SECURITY > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION',location.href);"> At any time, there are about 1,000 ships in port. More than 12,000 oil tankers and 3,000 chemical tankers call at Singapore a year. With the substantial amount of oil and chemicals being shipped in and out of the island, safeguarding our waters and port terminals against terrorist threats remains a top priority of the MPA. Singapore was the first country in Asia to sign the US Container Security Initiative (CSI). Singapore maintains a high level of maritime vigilance for the port and its waterways. This is carried out through the work of the MPA, the enforcement and security agencies and terminal operators. Various measures have been introduced. They cover restricted access to waters surrounding port installations such as our major oil and chemical terminals, cruise and ferry terminals, the targeting and screening of containers, enhancing of security at sea entry checkpoints, face-to-face checks for crew, increased presence of patrol craft and monitoring using radars, and random and selective escort of sensitive vessels in the port waters and Singapore Strait by the security agencies, among others. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in December 2002. The ISPS Code contains a set of maritime and port security regulations that are applicable to ships engaged on international voyages, covering passenger ships, cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and above, mobile offshore drilling units, and port facilities serving such ships. It came into force on 1 July 2004. Through close co-operation with the port operators and shipowners, Singapore's port facilities and vessels met the ISPS Code requirements by the deadline. As the Designated Authority responsible for implementing the ISPS Code for Singapore port facilities and flagged ships, the MPA will continue to work closely with the security agencies to give effect to IMO maritime security measures. Going beyond the ISPS Code, the MPA has introduced additional measures such as the Harbour Craft Security Code (HCSC) to ensure that harbour craft plying within port waters comply with general security standards. Small vessels that are not required to comply with the ISPS Code are also required to fill up a ‘Ship Self-Security Assessment Checklist' prior to entering the port waters. Log on to this section to know more about maritime and port security in Singapore. MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Guidelines and Procedures Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS Relocation of Ferry and Launch Services from Clifford Pier to Marina South Pier 01 April 2006 - 30 April 2006 Synopsis With the commencement of the Marina Barrage construction by the Public Utilities Board in March 2005, operations at Clifford Pier will be affected. Please be informed that as of 1st April 2006, operations of ferry and launch services at Clifford Pier will be relocated to Marina South Pier, situated at the following address: 31, Marina Coastal Drive Singapore 018988 Site map: Contact number for further queries: 6325 8888 MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices Flu Pandemic Info Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS INTRODUCTION OF NEW AWARD CATEGORIES AT THE MPA INTERNATIONAL MARITIME AWARDS 2006 Organised By: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) 13 April 2006 Synopsis The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is pleased to announce the introduction of five new awards at the MPA International Maritime Awards 2006. The new awards recognise individuals or companies that have made outstanding contributions to the development of Singapore as a global hub port and international maritime centre. The new award categories are: a) International Maritime Centre (IMC) Award Awarded to the individual or company that has contributed significantly towards the development of Singapore as an International Maritime Centre b) Bunker Award Awarded to the outstanding bunker supplier or bunker tanker operator that has demonstrated commitment to quality standards, quantity assurances and customer satisfaction c) Excellence in Training Development Award Awarded to the company that has demonstrated commitment and excellence in training and development d) Outstanding Maritime R&D and Technology Award Awarded to the company or research institution for outstanding innovation in the application or research and development of technology for the maritime industry e) SRS Ship Owner of the Year Awarded to the outstanding owner of quality Singapore-registered ships The maritime community is cordially invited to nominate deserving candidates for the five new award categories. Please send in your nominations using the prescribed form, which can be downloaded or printed using the link below. If you are nominating more than one company or for more than one category, please use a separate form for each nomination. The key assessment criteria for each award category are also included for your reference. The closing date for the submission of entries is 1 August 2006 . The winners will be notified by MPA and will receive their awards at the annual MPA International Maritime Awards gala dinner to be held on 26 September 2006. Any query on the awards can be directed by email to imc@mpa.gov.sg . Attached: Nomination Form Assessment Criteria MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices Flu Pandemic Info Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS 42nd Ocean Mapping Group Multibeam Course, co-hosted by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Organised By: MPA, Ocean Mapping Group 20 November 2006 - 25 November 2006 Synopsis Introduction As part of its objectives to raise the standards of hydrography in the East Asia region through hydrographic training, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is pleased to announce that it will be co-hosting the 42nd Ocean Mapping Group Multibeam Course in Singapore. The course will be held from 20-25 November 2006 at Furama City Centre Hotel, Singapore. Course Background The Multibeam Course was originally developed in 1994 to provide theoretical and practical training to users of marine multibeam survey systems. Since then, over 40 successful and oversubscribed courses have been run worldwide and the Multibeam Course has become internationally recognised as one of the world’s most comprehensive multibeam survey courses. The Multibeam Course is conducted by expert instructors from the Ocean Mapping Group (University of New Brunswick) and the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping (University of New Hampshire). Course Description The Multibeam Course is a 36-lecture, 6-day course primarily designed to provide a theoretical and practical background in marine multibeam survey technology and techniques. The information is tailored for those using marine multibeam survey systems in both the traditional hydrographic survey field (for safety of navigation and nautical charting) as well as non-traditional ocean survey fields (such as continental shelf boundary delimitation, offshore engineering, harbour dredging, fisheries habitat, route survey and scientific research fields). The aim of the Multibeam Course is to prepare and train experienced hydrographic surveyors in the use of multibeam sonar systems. In particular the Multibeam Course is designed to provide overviews of: - the technology and problems associated with shallow water multibeam surveys; - processing and visualization techniques designed to address the complexities of multibeam mapping; and - constraints on using multibeam bathymetry to produce hydrographic quality data. While the emphasis is on "coastal surveying", this is primarily a response to the greater demands placed on the surveying hardware in the spatially and temporally variable environment in the inner continental shelf and immediate coastal zone. Nevertheless, the material presented includes, and is equally applicable to, the multibeam bathymetric data collected in the outer continental shelf and deep-ocean. For more information, please contact either of the following persons : Applications Form Lindsay Gee Thai Low Ying-Huang Tel: +1 603 431 1773 Tel: +65 6375 1560 Fax: +1 506 454 0352 Fax: +65 6278 7646 Email: lgee@ivs3d.com Email: Ying_Huang_THAI_LOW@mpa.gov.sg MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices Flu Pandemic Info Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS Graduate Diploma/Certificate In Maritime And Port Management Programme (GDMPM) Date: 15 May 2006 - 31 July 2006 Organised By: MPA/NUS/PSA 6th Maritime Forum Date: 30 May 2006 Organised By: MPA Diploma in Shipping Operations and Management Course (DSOM) - Commencement Date : 10 July 2006 Date: 10 July 2006 Organised By: MPA, SMA, SSA 42nd Ocean Mapping Group Multibeam Course, co-hosted by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Date: 20 November 2006 - 25 November 2006 Organised By: MPA, Ocean Mapping Group The NUS established a new Centre for Maritime Studies on 29 June 2005 Date: 29 June 2005 The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) emerged top five in an annual survey Date: 15 July 2005 The new bunker tanker "Leadership", the largest of its kind in Singapore and South-east Asia, was christened by Mrs Lim Hwee Hua Date: 22 July 2005 Maritime Public Lecture Series - Shipping Cargo Insurance and Commercial Common Sense Date: 25 August 2005 Organised By: MPA/NUS International Conference on Port-Maritime Development and Innovation Date: 06 September 2005 International Chemical and Oil Pollution Conference and Exhibition (ICOPCE) Date: 28 September 2005 - 30 September 2005 Organised By: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Chemical Spill Exercise (CHEMSPILL) 2005 Date: 30 September 2005 - 30 September 2005 Organised By: MPA & ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 8th Meeting of the Marine Accident Investigators Forum in Asia Date: 12 October 2005 Organised By: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) MORE THAN S$150,000 RAISED AT THE FIRST MARITIME TRIPARTITE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Date: 09 November 2005 Organised By: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and supported by SMF, SNAMES, SMOU & SOS Singapore has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for a seventh term Date: 21 November 2005 - 25 November 2005 Organised By: The IMO, London, UK MPA MARITIME PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES - "COMPETITIVE STRENGTH THROUGH INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS: THE MARITIME INDUSTRY" Date: 16 February 2006 Organised By: MPA IMO-ASEAN Workshop on OPRC and OPRC-HNS Date: 07 March 2006 - 10 March 2006 Organised By: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Relocation of Ferry and Launch Services from Clifford Pier to Marina South Pier Date: 01 April 2006 - 30 April 2006 INTRODUCTION OF NEW AWARD CATEGORIES AT THE MPA INTERNATIONAL MARITIME AWARDS 2006 Date: 13 April 2006 - 13 April 2006 Organised By: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS Graduate Diploma/Certificate In Maritime And Port Management Programme (GDMPM) Organised By: MPA/NUS/PSA 15 May 2006 - 31 July 2006 , National University of Singapore, PSA Institute, Singapore Synopsis An intensive full-time programme conducted over 11 weeks consisting of 3 modules. Each module consists of 2 parts. Introduction Singapore, with its strategic location, excellent transport and telecommunications infrastructure, skilled workforce and stable political climate, is one of the world’s leading international maritime centres. Situated at the crossroads of the main shipping routes, Singapore serves as a major shipping hub in Asia. Its port connects some 200 shipping lines to more than 600 ports around the world. In 2004, more than 133,000 vessels totalling 1.04 billion GT called at the Port of Singapore, making it the world’s busiest in terms of shipping tonnage. In the same year, Singapore’s container terminal operator, PSA Corporation Ltd handled over 20.6 million TEUs. To help aspiring shipping professionals and executives acquire knowledge and management skills in the maritime and port sectors, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) jointly conduct a unique Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Maritime and Port Management Programme, in collaboration with the PSA Corporation Ltd (PSA). The Programme combines both the theoretical and operational elements of maritime and port management. Four runs of the GDMPM have been conducted. To date, 68 participants from 19 countries have attended the programme. What the Programme Offers The Maritime and Port Management Programme aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of management personnel in the shipping industry. The contents of the programme include : A comprehensive coverage of topics on port terminal management, port planning and marine operations management, and maritime management and law from a regulator’s perspective Review of topical issues relating to shipping and port economics, port management, operations and development Projects, case studies and seminar discussions to facilitate application of knowledge acquired during the course Site visits and briefings of key port and maritime facilities Who should attend Professional and Executives from : Maritime Administrations Port Authorities Government Agencies or Departments responsible for management and operation of ports Private Organisations providing services to ports Shipping Executives Please click here for the Course Structure/Fees Enrolment Forms/Options/Award Panel of Advisors & Lecturers GDMPM Alumni MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices Flu Pandemic Info Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS 6th Maritime Forum Organised By: MPA 30 May 2006 , M Hotel Singapore Synopsis MPA organized the 6th Maritime Forum on 30 May 2006 at 2.30 p.m. at the Banquet Suite, M Hotel Singapore . It was attended by about 280 senior management personnel from the maritime community. The theme of the Forum was “Shipping Finance: New Excitement in an Established Market”. With the recent introduction of the Maritime Finance Incentive (MFI) and the listing of the first shipping trust in Singapore, Singapore's shipping finance sector has been abuzz with new excitement and activities. How would the shipping finance landscape in Singapore change? How was the first shipping trust structured? How are shipping companies valued? Presentations were made by prominent speakers ending with a panel discussion chaired by Mr Christopher Lowe, Partner at Watson, Farley & Williams. The programme was as follows: PROGRAMME a Opening Address by BG Tay Lim Heng, Chief Executive, MPA b “Valuation Methodology for Shipping Companies" by Mr Charles de Trenck, Head of Regional Shipping, Citigroup c "A Case Study on Pacific Shipping Trust " by Mr Galen Lee, SVP, Global Financial Markets, DBS Bank d " SGX OTC Clearing: Your FFA Solution in Asia " by Mr Jeffrey Tan, VP, SGX OTC Clearing e Panel Discussion: "Shipping Finance – New Excitement in an Established Market" chaired by Mr Christopher Lowe, Partner, Watson, Farley & Williams (Presentation materials linked as available.) MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS The NUS established a new Centre for Maritime Studies on 29 June 2005 29 June 2005 Synopsis The National University of Singapore (NUS) established a new Centre for Maritime Studies on 29 June 2005. Launched by Mr Yeo Cheow Tong, Minister for Transport, the university-level centre will be Singapore’s maritime "think tank" for the development of maritime expertise, a key element to accelerate the Republic’s transformation into an international maritime centre. Tan Sri Frank Tsao, Chairman of IMC Group of Companies, who initiated the project, has been appointed the pioneer Chairman of the Centre. Besides meeting the information and research needs of Singapore’s maritime sector, the Centre will provide a national platform where industry, the public sector and academia can actively collaborate and contribute to maritime research and development. A total of about S$3.65 million was pledged by maritime industry players to support the Centre. They included IMC Pan Asia Alliance Pte Ltd, PSA Corporation Ltd, Keppel Offshore & Marine, Singapore Maritime Foundation, the Fred Olsen Group, Celeste Holding, Pacific International Lines, Keppel Telecommunications and Transportation, Nordhval (Norden Group), and Pacific Carriers Ltd. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will be commissioning up to S$ 1 million worth of research projects to the Centre. Five major research themes have been selected on the basis of their direct relevance to Singapore and its maritime industry, as well as the existing expertise available within NUS. They are maritime law, policy and security, offshore and energy, multi-modal transport supply chain, dynamics and development of the maritime industry and trade dynamics and implications for shipping. MPA CE BG Tay Lim Heng receiving a token of appreciation from Professor Shih Choon Fong, President, NUS for MPA’s support of the new Centre for Maritime Studies MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) emerged top five in an annual survey 15 July 2005 Synopsis The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) emerged top five in an annual survey conducted by the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) to assess the pro-enterprise orientation of government agencies in Singapore. Ranked 2nd in the overall performance, the MPA was invited to a BlueSky Dinner on 15 July 2005 to receive the ACE Award. Mrs Mary Seet-Cheng, Director for Policy, MPA, received the award from Guest of Honour, Second Minister for Finance Mr Raymond Lim. Launched in 2003, the BlueSky Festival with this year’s theme “Go Further” is a four-day festival that aims to forge greater collaboration between private and public sectors to create a more pro-enterprise environment and culture in Singapore. This award gives strong recognition to MPA’s efforts in actively reaching out to the maritime community, in understanding their business concerns and streamlining our regulations and processes to cultivate a more business-friendly maritime environment. It also reflects MPA’s open and responsive partnership approach that has resulted in the development of better balanced and more cohesive policies to benefit the maritime industry. The survey conducted from May – July 2005, measured the quality of regulations and processes of 25 government agencies by assessing the perceptions and expectations of enterprises that have interacted with these agencies. A total of 2,216 face-to-face interviews were conducted and the agency’s performance was computed based on the aggregated scores of the following five components: a) compliance cost; b) review of rules; c) transparency; d) customer responsiveness; and e) pro-enterprise orientation MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS The new bunker tanker "Leadership", the largest of its kind in Singapore and South-east Asia, was christened by Mrs Lim Hwee Hua 22 July 2005 Synopsis The new bunker tanker “Leadership”, the largest of its kind in Singapore and South-east Asia, was christened by Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, Minister of State for Finance and Transport, at the Pasir Panjang Terminal on 22 July. Measuring 9,000 deadweight tonnes (DWT), the new double-hulled bunker tanker was built by Hong Lam Marine and chartered by ExxonMobil. The “Leadership” is significant to Singapore’s bunkering industry as it provides the new generation of container vessels visiting Singapore with even more reliable, prompt and bigger parcel-sized bunker supplies. This will help to reduce vessel port stay and bring about greater operational efficiency for the customer. The new double-hulled tanker also marks the industry’s support for the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA)’s double-hull requirements which are in line with international standards. To encourage the operation of more environmentally-friendly double-hull tankers in the port, the MPA introduced incentives and measures earlier this year to help bunker tanker owners and operators renew their fleet early with new double-hull bunker tankers and to gradually phase out single-hull bunker tankers. MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS Maritime Public Lecture Series - Shipping Cargo Insurance and Commercial Common Sense Organised By: MPA/NUS 25 August 2005 , Amara Hotel (Ballroom 1) Synopsis The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is happy to welcome Prof Howard Bennett, Hind Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Nottingham, has been invited as the MPA Distinguished Visitor in Maritime Law at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Prof Bennett will be in Singapore from 8 to 28 August 05 to teach a course on the Law of Marine Insurance. Prof Bennett will be delivering a MPA Maritime Public Lecture on “ Shipping Cargo Insurance and Commercial Common Sense ” on 25 August 2005 at 3pm at the Amara Hotel . The synopsis of the lecture is as follows: English commercial law has traditionally sought to recognise rules that make sense in the relevant commercial context. In the field of cargo insurance, however, decisions in the fields of phantom vessels and insurable interest demonstrate that insurance law has not adapted far from modern systems of international trade. Standard cargo forms leave assureds exposed and express contractual attention is required. Professor Bennett’s talk will accordingly focus on problems associated with, first, phantom vessels and, secondly, the doctrine of insurable interest. We would like to invite you and your colleagues to attend the above lecture. Attendance at the lecture is free. Please register by 23 August 2005 using the online response form. Applications Form Training Division Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore 460 Alexandra Road, #17-04 PSA Building Singapore 119963 Fax 63751900 For seminar enquiries, please contact: Rebecca Seet Tel: 63751219 tdd@mpa.gov.sg MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS International Conference on Port-Maritime Development and Innovation 06 September 2005 Synopsis The inaugural International Conference on Port-Maritime Development and Innovation (ICPMDI) was held at the World Trade Centre in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from 5-7 September 2005. The Conference is jointly organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Port of Rotterdam . It will be organised once every two years, alternating between Rotterdam and Singapore. The next ICPMDI will be held in Singapore in 2007. The ICPMDI aims to stimulate and promote innovation in the port and maritime field. It provides a unique platform for tertiary & research institutions (TRIs) and maritime industry players around the world to exchange ideas and expertise on applied research and technologies in port planning and design, port and maritime operations, marine environment protection and maritime security, just to name a few areas. It also represents another step forward in the long-standing and close maritime co-operation between Singapore and the Netherlands. In his speech at the opening of the inaugural conference, BG Tay Lim Heng, Chief Executive of MPA, highlighted three key factors that make Singapore an ideal partner in maritime R&D for the global maritime community. The first is the presence of strong government support in Singapore for R&D in general. The second is the availability of good R&D infrastructure and expertise, as well as a conducive environment for conducting R&D. The third key factor is Singapore’s strategic location and thriving maritime industry, which helps to create ample opportunities for R&D, test-bedding and commercialisation of R&D results. During his stay in Rotterdam, BG Tay also met with Mr Hans Smits, President of the Port of Rotterdam and Mr Jan Westerhoud, President of ECT Delta Terminal. Click here to view conference proceedings MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS International Chemical and Oil Pollution Conference and Exhibition (ICOPCE) Organised By: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) 28 September 2005 - 30 September 2005 Synopsis The MPA will be organising ICOPCE 2005 at the Shangri-La Hotel. The theme is "Opportunities and Challenges in Clean, Secure and Safe Oil, Chemical and Gas Industries in 2006 and Beyond". Minister for Transport Mr Yeo Cheow Tong will be the Guest-of-Honour. ICOPCE aims to raise Singapore’s profile in the international community as the Centre for Expertise and Knowledge in the prevention and response to oil and chemical spills. Among the key objectives of this year’s Conference are to offer insights into global trends in oil and chemical and for the first time, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industries, international regulatory requirements and developments, as well as contingency planning and response. Registration open till 28 Sep 2005. Click here for the conference programme and registration form. MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS Chemical Spill Exercise (CHEMSPILL) 2005 Organised By: MPA & ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 30 September 2005 - 30 September 2005 Synopsis The MPA will be conducting its annual chemical spill exercise (CHEMSPILL) off Exxon Chemical Singapore Pte Ltd's berth in the vicinity of the Banyan Basin at Jurong Island. This will be the first full scale CHEMSPILL with the deployment of equipment and personnel on scene, and a tabletop discussion with the activation of the Emergency Operations Committee in the MPA’s Port Operations Control Centre. The Singapore Civil Defence Force, Singapore Police Force, Police Coast Guard, Republic of Singapore Navy and National Environment Agency will be among the participating agencies. CHEMSPILL aims to ensure that all parties involved are well-prepared in responding to marine chemical incidents. This year’s exercise will also be held in conjunction with the International Chemical and Oil Pollution Conference & Exhibition 2005. MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS 8th Meeting of the Marine Accident Investigators Forum in Asia Organised By: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) 12 October 2005 , Amara Hotel, Singapore Synopsis The 8th meeting of the Marine Accident Investigators Forum in Asia (MAIFA) is being held in Singapore from 12-14 October 2005, at the Amara Hotel. This is the first time that the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is hosting the meeting. As country host, Capt Khong Shen Ping, MPA’s Director for Shipping and Director of Marine, is chairing the Forum. MAIFA was formed in 1998 by marine accident investigators from China, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea. Its membership has since grown to 12, with the addition of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) also participates in the Forum as an observer. The purpose of the Forum is to improve co-operation and communication between member administrations in the area of marine accident investigations, with a view to enhancing maritime safety and preventing marine pollution in the region. It provides a useful platform for members to exchange views, skills and experience in conducting marine accident investigations. About 20 participants from 9 member administrations and the USCG are participating in 8th MAIFA. During the meeting, delegates will discuss enhancing co-operation among MAIFA members, in line with the International Maritime Organisation’s Code for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents, as well as propose further improvements in conducting investigations. To further enhance the investigative knowledge of MAIFA members, presentations would be conducted on fatigue assessment and Voyage Data Record (VDR) technology. The presentations, conducted by external experts from Australia and UK, will touch on some of the latest tools for fatigue measurement and analysis and the latest VDR technology and its related issues, such as the user-friendliness of the data format for investigation purposes. MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS MORE THAN S$150,000 RAISED AT THE FIRST MARITIME TRIPARTITE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Organised By: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and supported by SMF, SNAMES, SMOU & SOS 09 November 2005 , Keppel Club Synopsis A total of S$170,000 was raised for two charities, namely, Caregivers Welfare Counselling Association (CCWA) and TOUCH Community Services (TCS) at the First Maritime Tripartite Charity Golf Tournament held on 9 November 2005 (Wednesday) at Keppel Club. Guest-of-Honour, Mr Yeo Cheow Tong, Minister for Transport, presented a cheque of S$85,000 each to CCWA and TCS at a dinner following the golf tournament. Organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and supported by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Singapore (SNAMES), the Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU) and the Singapore Organisation of Seamen (SOS), the charity golf tournament was the first tripartite collaboration between the port authority, the seafarer unions and maritime industry associations, to raise funds for charity. The amount S$170,000 raised for the two beneficiaries exceeded the original target of S$150,000. The charity event received enthusiastic support from the maritime community. Some 148 invited guests and participants from 30 companies participated in the event. The VIP players included Mr Matthias Yao, Mayor of South East Community Development Council. The winners of the tournament are Mr Ong Kok Wah under A Division and Mr Daniel Soh under B Division. Initiated by the MPA, the Maritime Tripartite Charity Golf Tournament is part of the MPA’s ongoing efforts as a responsible corporate citizen to promote and contribute to the welfare of the less fortunate in our community. Since its inception, the MPA has organised a number of charity events. Among the main community events organised by the MPA was the Charity Gala Dinner held in October 2003 in aid of the Dover Park Hospice (DPH). About the Beneficiaries Established in April 2004, the CCWA is a relatively new self-funding Voluntary Welfare Organisation (VWO), which aims to be a comprehensive resource centre catering to the needs of caregivers who provide daily living needs to elderly persons and underprivileged children. Some of the CCWA projects in the pipeline include the setting up of a Daycare Rehabilitation Centre and the establishment of a Caregiver Awareness Week. TCS was registered as a VWO in 1992 and has been a member of the National Council of Social Services (NCSS) since 1994. Its mission is to establish and provide for the needy and disadvantaged in society an integrated network of community-based services that strengthens the family unit. TCS plans to distribute the funds raised at this golf tournament to the charities under its wing. Minister Yeo (4th from L) and BG Tay Lim Heng, MPA CE (extreme L) with MPA officers and recipients from TOUCH Community Services and Caregivers Welfare Counselling Association MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS Singapore has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for a seventh term Organised By: The IMO, London, UK 21 November 2005 - 25 November 2005 , London, UK Synopsis Singapore has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for a seventh term. The election was held at the 24th Session of the IMO Assembly in London on 25 November 2005. Singapore’s membership to the IMO Council has enabled the Republic to advance the international maritime community’s efforts to enhance navigation safety, promote efficient and sustainable shipping, and protect the marine environment. Following Singapore’s success, Mr Yeo Cheow Tong, Singapore’s Minister for Transport, who led the Singapore delegation comprising officials from the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), said “It is an honour for Singapore to be re-elected to the IMO Council. This is an indication that the contributions we have made to IMO over the years are valued. We will do our best to further contribute to the work of the IMO and fulfil the responsibility that member States have entrusted upon us.” An IMO Council Member since 1993, Singapore has contributed and played an active role in the IMO. Singapore has also had the honour of serving in various leadership positions in the IMO, such as the Chairman of the IMO Council for a two year term between 2001 and 2003, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases since 2001, Vice-Chairman of the Marine Environment Protection Committee, and Vice-Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping. The term of the new Council expires in 2007, when the IMO Assembly will convene to re-elect the Council member states. 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The MPA Professorship program aims to bring in renowned Professors to develop and conduct courses for university students and maritime executives so as to bring maritime manpower to an even higher level of competence. Prof Reve who currently holds a Chaired Professorship in Strategy and Industrial Competitiveness was in Singapore to teach Strategic Planning for the MSc in Maritime Studies - Shipping at NTU. Prof Torger also delivered an MPA Maritime Public Lecture on " Competitive strength through industrial clusters: The maritime industry " on 16 February 2006 at the Sheraton Towers Singapore. Applications MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Calendar of Events MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices Flu Pandemic Info Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS IMO-ASEAN Workshop on OPRC and OPRC-HNS Organised By: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore 07 March 2006 - 10 March 2006 Synopsis The IMO-ASEAN Workshop on the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC 90) and its Protocol Relating to Hazardous and Noxious Substances (OPRC-HNS Protocol) is held from 7 to 10 March 2006, at the Orchard Hotel, Singapore. This Workshop is sponsored by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), with support from the ASEAN Secretariat. The workshop represents the continuing collaboration between the IMO and ASEAN in implementing relevant IMO Conventions to enhance standards in maritime safety, maritime security and protection of the marine environment in the ASEAN region. As the oil, gas, chemical and petrochemical industries continue to grow globally and regionally, transportation of oil and chemical cargoes will therefore increase. This will in turn lead to a corresponding increase in the risk of oil and chemical pollution in our waters. This workshop is therefore timely. The key objectives of the workshop are: · to discuss the opportunities and challenges for a wider acceptance and implementation of the OPRC Convention and the OPRC-HNS Protocol in the ASEAN region; · to foster regional co-operation among ASEAN countries in responding to marine pollution incidents; and · to formulate a plan for regional co-operation among ASEAN member countries with regards to responding to pollution incidents. The workshop will assist ASEAN member countries to draw up guidelines for the establishment of national systems and contingency plans for marine pollution response. It will also provide an awareness of the capabilities and equipment used by chemical and oil spill companies, as well as the training available in the area of combating chemical and oil spills. The Workshop will have some 20 participants from the 10 ASEAN member States. Ms Brenda V Pimentel, Regional Co-ordinator of the IMO Regional Presence for Technical Co-operation in East Asia will also be attending the Workshop as an observer. Speech by Ms Brenda V Pimentel, Regional Co-ordinator of the IMO Regional Presence for Technical Co-operation in East Asia Speech by Capt Khong Shen Ping, Director (Shipping), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE GDMPM - COURSE STRUCTURE / FEES MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS GDMPM - COURSE STRUCTURE / FEES Full Course (11 weeks - S$10,000) - Attend 3 modules consecutively MODULE I (4 weeks - S$2,000) PART I : MARITIME MANAGEMENT & LAW PART II : SHIPPING PORTS & DEVELOPMENT 1. Roles of International Maritime and Port Organisations 1. Introduction and Characteristics of Transportation 2. Regulation of Port and Marine Services 2. Long Distance Cargo Transportation 3. Role and Functions of Maritime/Port Administrations/Agencies in Singapore 3. Trends in Shipping 4. Maritime Law 4. The Publicisation-Privatisation Debate in Transportation 5. Employment, Welfare, Training & Certification of Seafarers 5. Developmental Impact of Transportation Systems 6. Safety of Shipping 6. Technological Developments in Ports/Trade 7. Application of Information Technology in Maritime/Port Management 7. Corporate Growth and Strategic Alliances in Shipping 8. Maritime Security 8. Transportation and the Environment MODULE II (4 weeks - S$2,000) PART I : PORT PLANNING & MARINE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PART II : PORT ECONOMICS 1. Marine Operations Management 1. Principles of Port Services and Planning 2. Port Planning and Development 2. Decisions about Resource Allocation 3. Marine Emergency Plans, Responses and Capabilities 3. Port Trade and Revenue Forecasting 4. Maritime Search and Rescue 4. Determinants of Port Choice 5. Simulation Training 5. Issues of Port Pricing 6. Hydrography 6. Determinants and Estimation of Port Performance and Efficiency MODULE III (3 weeks - S$6,500) PART I : PORT TERMINAL MANAGEMENT PART II : PORT MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS 1. Roles and Functions of PSA Corporation 1. International Competitive Strategies 2. Principles of Port Planning 2. Economics and Structure of Maritime Trade 3. Management of Port Equipment 3. Strategic Operations Design and Management 4. Port Infrastructure Maintenance 4. Quality Management 5. Union-Management Relations 5. Forecasting 6. Training of Human Resources at PSA Corporation 6. Port Inventory Management 7. Safety Management 7. Scheduling of Port Resources 8. Case Studies: Brani Terminal Port Project Financing PORTNET 8. Organisation and Human Resource Strategies 9. Port Visits 9. Principles of Finance 10. Change Management 11. Technology Application and Management MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE GDMPM - ENROLMENT FORMS / OPTIONS / AWARD MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INFO CENTRE > CALENDAR OF EVENTS GDMPM - ENROLMENT FORMS / OPTIONS / AWARD OPTION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AWARD Option A : Graduate Diploma Programme Application Form Online Registration Have a recognised degree Have relevant experience Be proficient in English Award of Graduate Diploma A Graduate Diploma in Maritime & Port Management jointly issued by the NUS and the MPA will be awarded to participants who have attended at least 70% of lectures and obtained passes for all the examinations and project works for the three modules. Admission to Masters Programme: Participants who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Maritime & Port Management and meet the requirements of the NUS for graduate studies may apply to NUS for admission to the MSc programmes in Transportation Systems and Management. Admission to MSc Programme at World Maritime University (WMU): Participants who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Maritime & Port Management may apply for enrolment with the World Maritime University's 9-month accelerated MSc Programme in Maritime Affairs. Option B : Diploma Programme Application Form Online Registration Have appropriate training and professional experience Be proficient in English Award of Diploma A Diploma in Maritime & Port Management jointly issued by the MPA and PSA Corporation will be awarded to participants who have attended at least 70% of lectures and obtained passes for all the examinations and project works for the three modules. Option C : Certificate Programme Application Form Online Registration Have appropriate training and professional experience Be proficient in English Award of Certificate A Certificate of Successful Completion for the individual module attended (ie. Module I, II or III) will be awarded by the institution(s) conducting the module(s) to participants who have attended at least 70% of lectures and obtained passes for the examinations and project work. Enquiries/Registration Please forward your course registration or any enquiries to : The Course Administrator TRAINING DIVISION Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore 460 Alexandra Road 17-04 Storey PSA Building Singapore 119963 Tel: (65) 6375 1903 / (65) 6375 1219 Fax: (65) 6375 1900 Email: tdd@mpa.gov.sg MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE GRADUATE DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE IN MARITIME AND PORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches CALENDAR OF EVENTS GRADUATE DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE IN MARITIME AND PORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Panel of Advisors & Lecturers Mr Chua Lian Ho is the Director of the Training Division of MPA. Mrs Tan Soh Hoon is the Training Manager of the PSA Institute, PSA Corporation. Prof. Chow Yean Khow is Vice Dean of (Academic Affairs & Graduate Studies) Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester, UK. Prof. Fwa Tien Fang is Head, Department of Civil Engineering, NUS. He holds a PhD from the Purdue University, USA. Assoc. Prof. Tan Tai Yong is Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, NUS. She holds a PhD from Cambridge University, UK. Dr K Raguraman is a Assoc. Professor at the Department of Geography and Department of Civil Engineering, NUS. His research interests include civil aviation, maritime shipping, urban transport, geography of international airports and seaports. Prof. Anthony Chin is an Assoc. Professor at the Department of Economics and Principal Researcher at the Centre for Transportation Research, NUS. His research interests includes infrastructure economics, benchmarking of the world's leading airports and environmental issues in transportation. MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE PORT DEVELOPMENT > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION"> MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches PORT DEVELOPMENT > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION',location.href);"> On average, Singapore attracts some 140,000 vessel calls annually. Besides efficient cargo handling, bunkering, oil refining, shipbuilding and shiprepair, the Singapore port is noted for its wide range of marine services including pilotage, towage, heavy lift services, offshore support, salvage work, fresh water supply, crew change, ship supplies and slop disposal, among others. Our comprehensive port facilities and services remain unsurpassed in terms of quality, efficiency, competitiveness and reliability. These are backed by international terminal operators for cargo/container handling, oil refining, and petrochemicals. For bunkering, we guarantee quality. Our clear standards for bunkering such as the Singapore Standard for Bunkering, SS CP60 and the Singapore Standard for Bunker Suppliers, SS CP70, are internationally recognised. Our bunker surveyors are licensed. Our bunker suppliers are accredited. And our intensive bunker quality checks help uphold Singapore's international standing as a quality bunkering port. New incentives are frequently designed to strengthen Singapore as a marketplace for operations for all port businesses. Click on this section for what Singapore has to offer as an international port of call. MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Introduction Services Infrastructure Port Promotion Guidelines & Procedures INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION"> MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices Flu Pandemic Info Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION',location.href);"> At the crossroads of major trade and shipping routes, Singapore is an International Maritime Centre (IMC) with a vibrant cluster of maritime activities. A world of international maritime service providers calls Singapore home. They include ship managers, shipbrokers, ship agents, ship operators, ship financiers, marine insurers and P&I Clubs, classification societies, and maritime legal firms. We are plugged into the global economy and our many Free Trade Agreements, bilateral agreements and more than 45 Double Taxation Treaties offer our maritime business clients greater access into other key markets, and enhance trade and investment flows. We have a pro-business fiscal regime. Singapore is a quality flag and the preferred choice of many international shipowners. Our merchant fleet is the largest in Asia and 4th largest in the world. There are many benefits of flagging with the Singapore Registry of Ships. The MPA champions and drives Singapore’s ongoing development as an IMC. We spearhead and facilitate attractive programmes for the maritime industry. These have an impact on a wide spectrum of the maritime clusters. Our S$100 million Maritime Innovation and Technology (MINT) Fund, for instance, helps jumpstart maritime R&D through academia-industry interaction and promoting R&D entrepreneurship in: Maritime Transport and Logistics Marine Environment and Resources Offshore and Marine Engineering Ship Terminal and Port Operations and Security Maritime IT and Communications Foreign companies may also apply for funds to develop or commercialise new maritime technologies in Singapore. Other initiatives include the Maritime Enterprise IT (MERIT) Development Programme to assist Small-Medium Enterprises to upgrade their IT capabilities. Find out more in this section. MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION"> MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION',location.href);"> The maritime industry requires a steady pool of qualified and quality manpower to support its robust growth. It offers good career prospects with commensurate salaries, job stability and job flexibility. More importantly, the industry presents interesting challenges for the dynamic and adventurous individual. Leveraging on its years of experience in developing and maintaining one of the busiest ports in the world, a quality merchant fleet and a vibrant maritime centre, Singapore has earned itself a global reputation as a Centre of Excellence for Port and Maritime Training and Education. We adopt high training standards, and offer a broad range of ship and shore-based courses in first-rate training facilities. Our Integrated Simulation Centre of Singapore (ISC) provides highly realistic maritime simulation training for ship officers and crew in a risk-free environment. We also fund training programmes that enhance local expertise in maritime, and port, marine, and offshore services that are high value-added and knowledge-based. Our S$80 million Maritime Cluster Fund provides attractive funding. Other organisations that conduct port, maritime and shipping courses and executive programmes in Singapore include the Singapore Maritime Academy, the local polytechnics, PSA Institute, and the academic institutions, namely, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University and Singapore Management University. MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund "Ride The Wave" - MCF News SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION"> MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE Home Join us Sitemap Contact Us Search Terms of Use Privacy Statement MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY SINGAPORE About MPA Info Centre Port Development Industry Development Manpower Development Safety & Environment Maritime & Port Security Circulars & Notices Introduction Services Infrastructure Guidelines & Procedures Introduction International Maritime Centre Singapore Registry of Ships Incentives & Assistance Other Government Business Links Introduction Infrastructure Courses Seafarer Certification Scholarship Maritime Cluster Fund Introduction Hydrographic Services/Products Exercises Introduction ISPS Code List of RSOs Endorsed Security Trainers ISPS compliance Introduction Port Marine Circulars Port Marine Notices Maritime Security Notices Shipping Circulars Shipping Notices FLU Pandemic Mission/Vision/Values MPA's Roles Board Members Org Chart + Divisional Roles The Port of Singapore Achievements Community News Releases Events Industry News Publications Port Statistics Contacts Media Enquiries Useful Links FAQ Speeches SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION',location.href);"> In the busy waterways of the Singapore port and the Singapore Strait, navigational safety and keeping the waters clean are a priority. The MPA uses state-of-the-art technology to ensure that shipping traffic, coast