Singapore legislation
Regulation 16
of Public Utilities (Reservoirs, Catchment Areas and Waterway) Regulations 2006
Regulation 16
Requirements for grant of vessel permit for watercraft
No vessel permit shall be granted in respect of a watercraft unless there is shown to the satisfaction of an authorised officer ––
a valid pleasure craft licence or harbour craft licence issued by the Authority in respect of the watercraft;
in the case of any watercraft not falling under paragraph (a), documentary evidence that the watercraft ––
has been inspected and certified safe for use by a marine surveyor approved by the Board; and
has in force for the duration of the permit a policy of insurance which insures the owner or operator of, or any other person using, the watercraft for —
any liability which may be incurred by any of them in respect of the death of or bodily injury to any person caused by, or arising out of, the use of the watercraft;
any liability which may be incurred by any of them in respect of loss of, or damage to, property belonging to any third party caused by, or arising out of, the use of the watercraft;
wreck removal costs; and
oil pollution damage and costs of preventing or reducing damage resulting from the discharge or escape of oil; or
in the case of a watercraft entering a reservoir or waterway from the port, that the watercraft has been allowed by the Authority to enter the port and territorial waters of Singapore.