Infectious Diseases Act 1976 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · Prevention of International Spread of Infectious Diseases
33. Arrival of infected ships
Feedback & supportAn infected ship must anchor at a quarantine anchorage unless otherwise directed by a Port Health Officer and must remain there until it has been granted pratique by a Port Health Officer.
infected
“infected” means infected with the micro‑organism or agent of an infectious disease;
An infected ship lying within the waters of Singapore must show the appropriate quarantine signal prescribed by regulations unless otherwise directed by a Port Health Officer.
quarantine
“quarantine” means the compulsory detention in isolation for the purpose and under the provisions of this Act of any ships, persons, goods, things, animals or plants;
A person must not board or disembark from the ship while it lies at a quarantine anchorage, without obtaining the prior written permission of a Port Health Officer.
Board
“Board” means the Health Promotion Board established under the Health Promotion Board Act 2001;
No baggage, cargo or article may be discharged from a ship while it lies at a quarantine anchorage without the prior written permission of a Port Health Officer.
baggage
“baggage” means the personal effects of a traveller or of a crew member of a vessel;
Any master or any other person who contravenes this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.
master
“master”, in relation to a vessel, means the person for the time being in charge or command of the vessel;