Changes to Pre-Arrival Notification & Notification of Arrival

29 Jun 2021 / Singapore

This circular supersedes Port Marine Circular No. 19 of 2019 and No. 09 of 2016 and informs all relevant persons of changes to the Pre-Arrival Notification (PAN) and Notification of Arrival (NOA).

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. 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.

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.

(For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at [email protected])

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Circular No.26 of 2021 dated 28 June 2021

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