Singapore legislation
Regulation 54
of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations
Regulation 54
Submarine cables and pipelines
Subregulation 1
No person may lay, lift, repair or inspect any submarine cable or pipeline —
without the prior permission of the Port Master; and
without giving the Port Master 24 hours’ notice in writing before doing the same.
Subregulation 2
The Port Master may in giving such permission impose such conditions as he considers appropriate in the circumstances of the case.
Subregulation 3
The owner of a submarine cable or pipeline must —
relay such cable or pipeline if it is found to be outside an area approved by the Port Master; and
remove any cable or pipeline that is no longer in use.
Subregulation 4
No person may, within the port limits, carry out, or cause to be carried out, any underwater diving operation or repair, except with the approval of the Port Master who may impose any condition as he thinks fit.