MPA Singapore: Changes to Pre-Arrival Notification and Notification of Arrival

by The Editorial Team

June 28, 2021

Maritime Port Authority of Singapore released a marine circular(첨부참조) to inform all relevant persons of the changes to the Pre-Arrival Notification (PAN) and Notification of Arrival (NOA).

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Namely, the PAN and NOA will, from 09 Jul 2021, require the master of every ship, craft or unit calling at the Port of Singapore, to declare that he or she knows of, and understands the requirements of the Singapore authorities for the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, the safe management requirements stated in the relevant Port Marine Circulars issued by the Port Master and/or the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

As a result, the master must also declare that he or she has clearly told the crew of his/her ship, craft or unit of the requirements of the Singapore authorities, and will ensure that he/she and his/her crew comply with the requirements.

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According to the Marine Notice:                    

Pursuant to Section 44(1), (2) of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act (Cap. 170A), and Regulations 3 and 63A of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations, the Port Master hereby directs owners, masters or agents of vessels to furnish the required information using the revised PAN or NOA. ANNEX A lists the types of vessels to which the revised PAN applies, and the revised PAN form is in Appendix 1. ANNEX B lists the vessels to which the revised NOA applies, and the revised NOA is in Appendix 2.

The revised PAN must be submitted by the owner, agent or master of the following vessels:

• Passenger ships, including high-speed passenger craft

• Cargo ships, including high-speed craft, of 500 GT and above

• Mobile offshore units, including mobile offshore drilling units

The revised PAN form is attached in Appendix 1 for reference, and will be available for download from the website from 06 Jul 2021. Owners, agents or masters are to submit the revised PAN form for all vessel arrivals on or after 09 Jul 2021.

Concluding, the completed PAN must be submitted to the Port Security Unit via email at isps@mpa.gov.sg at least 24 hours before the vessel’s arrival in Singapore.