Public Utilities (Reservoirs, Catchment Areas and Waterway) Regulations 2006

has, in connection with any application by him for the permit or approval or renewal thereof, made any false or fraudulent declaration or representation;

has contravened any of the provisions of the Act or these Regulations; or

has contravened any of the conditions of the permit or approval.

affect the safety, health or wellbeing of persons in or around the reservoir or waterway;

obstruct or hinder the maintenance or use of the reservoir or waterway;

affect the treatability of the water in the reservoir or waterway; or

damage property belonging to or under the management or control of the Board,the authorised officer may issue a direction to the owner of the structure to move or remove the structure or the part of the structure (as the case may be), or to take measures to mitigate or rectify the situation, within the time specified by the authorised officer and at the owner’s cost.

the authorised officer is unable to find the owner of the structure, despite taking reasonable steps to do so; or

the owner of the structure that has been issued a direction under paragraph (1) fails to comply with that direction.

for a first offence, a fine not exceeding $2,000;

for a second offence, a fine not exceeding $4,000; and

for a third or subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding $10,000.

inspect and maintain the structure at intervals specified by the Board;

implement and maintain any mitigation measures that are required by the Board to preserve the treatability of the water in the reservoir, stream or waterway, including all or any of the following:

an online monitoring system;

a water quality sampling regime;

any other mitigation measure that is required by the Board;

keep records of —

the inspections and maintenance of the structure carried out under sub-paragraph (a); and

the implementation and maintenance of mitigation measures carried out under sub-paragraph (b),and if so required, submit the records to the Board; and

during the period that the structure is being installed, ensure that the structure is installed in accordance with any requirements that the Board may impose.

move or remove the structure or any part of the structure; or

carry the direction into effect.

be in the form and manner determined by the Board; and

be accompanied by a plan specifying the manner in which the fireworks are intended to be transported, stored or used.

any harm to the safety, health or wellbeing of persons in or around the Central Water Catchment Area, Catchment Area Park or waterway;

any damage to any structure or other property in or around the Central Water Catchment Area, Catchment Area Park or waterway;

any pollution to the water in the Central Water Catchment Area, Catchment Area Park or waterway.

use the fireworks in a fireworks display session in the manner specified in the plan submitted under paragraph (2)(b); and

after a fireworks display session, recover —

all casings and shells, or parts thereof; and

all debris,from the fireworks that were used during the session, and properly dispose of the same —

within the time specified by the authorised officer in the approval, or any further time that the authorised officer may allow; and

in accordance with the directions of the authorised officer.

a condition imposed on the approval; or

paragraph (4)(b) in respect of sub-paragraph (iii) or (iv),an authorised officer may direct the approval holder to rectify the non-compliance within the time specified in the direction, or any further time that the authorised officer may allow.

revoke the approval granted under paragraph (1);

where a permit under regulation 15(1) has been granted in connection with the use of the fireworks — revoke the permit granted under that regulation;

where an approval under regulation 24(1) has been granted in connection with the use of the fireworks — revoke the approval granted under that regulation.

where a permit under regulation 15(1) has been granted in connection with the use of the fireworks — revoke the permit granted under that regulation;

where an approval under regulation 24(1) has been granted in connection with the use of the fireworks — revoke the approval granted under that regulation.

a power-driven vessel that —

is operated under the authority of the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force or Singapore Civil Defence Force; and

is used for —

the operational purposes of the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force or Singapore Civil Defence Force; or

the conduct of public events of national significance; or

a non-power-driven vessel that is used —

to prepare for or for any event approved under regulation 24;

within the area designated for that event; and

during the period specified by an authorised officer in connection with the approval granted under regulation 24, during which the vessel may be used in the reservoir or waterway.

a description of each type of vessel in respect of which the permit is sought;

the number of vessels in respect of which the permit is sought;

the activity for which each vessel is to be used in the reservoir or waterway;

any identification number or mark carried by each vessel; and

the name and such other details as the authorised officer may require of the owner of the vessel or vessels and, if the owner is not the operator, of the operator of the vessel or vessels.

be granted to a single owner or operator in respect of one or more vessels;

specify one or more reservoirs or waterways in which the vessel or vessels may operate; and

be subject to such conditions as may be stated therein.

shall be in such form as the Board may determine;

shall be valid for the period and the purposes stated therein unless it is sooner revoked under these Regulations; and

may be renewed upon its expiry.

the vessel does not cause oil or other pollutants to be discharged into the reservoir or waterway; and

the hull of the vessel is not painted with paint containing tributyltin, cuprous oxide or other biocides.

there is in force such insurance as is referred to in regulation 16(b)(ii) at all times that the watercraft is in a reservoir or waterway;

there is provided on board the watercraft adequate life-saving equipment and fire-fighting equipment;

the watercraft is driven only by a person qualified to do so under regulation 18; and

the person driving the watercraft complies with the navigation rules in Part IV.

adequately secured when not in use in any reservoir or waterway;

anchored in a designated area and in a manner so as not to obstruct the navigation of other vessels; and

not fastened to any bridge or railing, or other object on land that is not intended for that purpose.

any improper or insecure moorings of the vessel; or

any defective moorings or appliances.

any fire on board a vessel in a reservoir or waterway;

any collision, accident, breaking-up or damage involving a vessel in a reservoir or waterway;

any person falling overboard from a vessel in a reservoir or waterway.

immediately do the following:

in the case of fire, collision, accident, breaking-up or damage — prevent any further deterioration in the condition of the vessel;

ensure the safety of persons on board the vessel and any person who has fallen overboard;

immediately call for emergency services such as police, civil defence or medical services, if necessary;

carry out any rescue and recovery operation, including arranging for the vessel to be towed;

inform an authorised officer of the incident, by the most direct means —

within one hour of the operator becoming aware of the incident — if the incident involves any spillage of oil or other pollutants into the reservoir or waterway; or

within 2 hours of the operator becoming aware of the incident — if the incident does not involve any spillage of oil or other pollutants into the reservoir or waterway;

submit to the authorised officer mentioned in sub-paragraph (d) a full written report providing details of any death, injury to persons, damage to property or any spillage of oil or other pollutants into the reservoir or waterway, within 7 days after the day on which the operator becomes aware that the incident has occurred; and

comply with all instructions given by the authorised officer mentioned in sub-paragraph (d).

is obstructing or likely to obstruct the free passage of any person or vessel in the reservoir or waterway; or

should, in the interests of safety or of the public, be moved,the authorised officer may direct the owner or operator of the vessel, wreck or part thereof to move it to another place in, or to remove it from, the reservoir or waterway within a specified time.

an authorised officer is unable to give a direction under paragraph (1) by reason of the absence of the owner or operator of the vessel; or

the owner or operator of the vessel fails to comply with a direction made under that paragraph,the authorised officer may carry out the direction in such manner as he thinks fit, and recover all expenses reasonably incurred by him in doing so from the owner or operator of that vessel.

throw, discharge or deposit; or

cause to be thrown, discharged or deposited,any rubbish, solid ballast, bilge water, sludge, sewage, grey water, oil, pollutant or any other matter or thing into any reservoir or waterway.

where the event or organised activity takes place during hours of darkness, the following are visibly lit during those hours of darkness:

any pontoon used for the event or organised activity;

any buoy used for the event or organised activity;

any area designated by the authorised officer for the event or organised activity;

the event or organised activity, and any related activities, are held within the areas in the reservoir or waterway that are designated for the event or organised activity;

any pontoon or buoy used for the event or organised activity does not become a hazard to the navigation of vessels;

adequate measures are undertaken to ensure the safety of persons participating in the event or organised activity and the general public;

the carrying out of the event or organised activity is suspended and no person involved in the event or organised activity enters into or remains in the reservoir or waterway, if —

there is any inclement weather leading to poor visibility;

a lightning or heavy rain alert is issued by the National Environment Agency’s Meteorological Service Singapore in respect of the areas in the reservoir or waterway that are designated for the event or organised activity; or

the authorised officer in his discretion deems that conditions are unsafe for the carrying out of the event or organised activity;

the authorised officer is notified in accordance with paragraph (2) if any incident occurs during the event or organised activity that —

endangers or harms human life, or injures any person;

destroys or damages the property of the Board or any property under the management or control of the Board; or

pollutes the water in the reservoir or waterway;

there is in force a policy of insurance insuring the organiser of the event or organised activity against —

any liability which may be incurred by the organiser in respect of the death of, or bodily injury sustained by, any person caused by, or arising out of, the event or organised activity;

any liability which may be incurred by the organiser in respect of any loss of, or damage to, property belonging to any third party caused by, arising out of, or in connection with the event or organised activity; and

any pollution damage and costs of preventing or reducing damage resulting from the discharge or escape of any pollutant arising out of or in connection with the event or organised activity.

inform an authorised officer of the incident, by the most direct means —

within one hour of the person becoming aware of the incident — if the incident involves any spillage of oil or other pollutants into the reservoir or waterway; or

within 2 hours of the person becoming aware of the incident — if the incident does not involve any spillage of oil or other pollutants into the reservoir or waterway; and

submit to the authorised officer mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) a written report on the incident in the form required by the authorised officer, within 7 days after the day on which the person becomes aware that the incident has occurred.

the state of visibility;

the traffic density;

the manoeuvrability of the vessel with special reference to stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing conditions;

at night the presence of background light such as from shore lights or from back scatter of her own lights;

the state of wind and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards; and

the draught in relation to the available depth of water.

such risk shall be deemed to exist if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change;

such risk may sometimes exist even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a very large vessel or a tow or when approaching a vessel at close range; and

if there is any doubt, such risk shall be deemed to exist.

when each vessel has the wind on a different side, the vessel which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other vessel;

when both vessels have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel that is to leeward; and

when a vessel with the wind on the port side has a vessel to windward and cannot determine with certainty whether that other vessel has the wind on the port side or starboard side, the first-mentioned vessel shall keep out of the way of the other vessel.

every power-driven vessel shall navigate only within the limits of the zone in a reservoir or waterway designated for power-driven vessels; and

every non-power-driven vessel shall navigate only within the limits of the zone in a reservoir or waterway designated for non-power-driven vessels.

any vessel approved by the Board for patrolling, rescue or general reservoir or waterway maintenance work or any vessel of the Singapore Armed Forces, Police Coast Guard or Singapore Civil Defence Force; or

any vessel which has obtained the prior written approval of an authorised officer to navigate outside the limits of the zone designated for the vessel.

a masthead light forward;

sidelights; and

a sternlight,but, in the following cases, may opt to show the specified lights in lieu thereof:

if the vessel is less than 12 metres in length ––

an all-round white light and sidelights; or

a masthead light or an all-round white light which may be displaced from the fore and aft centreline of the vessel, provided that the sidelights are combined in one lantern carried on the fore and aft centreline of the vessel or located as nearly as practicable in the same fore and aft line as the masthead light or the all-round white light;

if the vessel is less than 7 metres in length and has a maximum speed not exceeding 7 knots, an all-round white light and, if practicable, sidelights.

sidelights; and

a sternlight,but, in the following cases, may opt to show the specified lights in lieu thereof:

if the vessel is less than 20 metres in length, the sidelights and sternlight may be combined in one lantern carried at or near the top of the mast where it can best be seen;

if the vessel is less than 7 metres in length, an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light ready at hand which shall be shown in sufficient time to prevent collision.

in a vessel of 12 metres or more in length but less than 50 metres in length ––

masthead light, 5 miles; except that where the length of the vessel is less than 20 metres, 3 miles;

sidelights, 2 miles;

sternlight, 2 miles;

white all-round light, 2 miles; and

in a vessel of less than 12 metres in length ––

masthead light, 2 miles;

sidelights, 1 mile;

sternlight, 2 miles;

white all-round light, 2 miles.

recklessly or negligently; or

at such a speed, or otherwise in any way, that is —

dangerous or likely to cause injury to any person or damage to his property; or

likely to cause annoyance or be a nuisance to any person.

to be incapable of having proper control of the vessel; or

to endanger the safety of the vessel or any other person.