Singapore legislation
Regulation 5
of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations
Regulation 5
Fire, stranding, grounding or collision
Subregulation 1
In the event of a fire on board any vessel, or any stranding, grounding or collision involving any vessel, the master or person-in-charge of the vessel must —
take immediate steps to prevent any further deterioration in the condition of the vessel;
inform the Port Master of the event without any delay by the most direct means;
state whether assistance from other vessels, or from the Authority, is required and the nature of such assistance;
sound and exhibit such appropriate sound and visual signals as have been specified in the International Code of Signals, the Collision Regulations or as prescribed by the Authority from time to time;
ensure that every assistance is given by the crew of the vessel to any other person rendering assistance to the vessel;
inform the Port Master without delay by the most direct means when further assistance is not required;
submit a full written report of the circumstances of the incident or occurrence to the Port Master, specifying any damage that may affect the seaworthiness of such vessel, by the earlier of the following:
within 24 hours of that incident or occurrence;
before any further application for port clearance is made; and
where port clearance has been granted, surrender the port clearance to the Port Master and make a fresh application for port clearance.
Subregulation 2
The master, and any other officer, person-in-charge and member of the crew, of the vessel referred to in paragraph (1) must comply with all instructions given by the Port Master.