Singapore legislation
Schedule 1
of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations
Schedule 1
FIRST SCHEDULERegulations 8, 17(1) and 18PORT SIGNALSBy DayBy Night1.I am on fire and require immediate assistance. (To be displayed by vessels at anchor only).2.I request Police Assistance.3.I request Medical Assistance.4.I request Immigration Clearance. (No passengers)5.I request Immigration Clearance. (Carrying passengers)6.I request clearance by Customs.7.I am carrying Petroleum, Explosives or Dangerous Goods.8.Permanent marking of a harbour craft licensed to carry Petroleum, Explosives or Dangerous Goods. 9.I am engaged in hydro‑graphic survey.10.Vessels of less than 7 metres engaged in underwater operations. 11.Diver working. Keep clear. 12.Manoeuvring with difficulty. Keep clear. 13.I require a Pilot.14.I have a Pilot on board. 15.I am exempted from compulsory Pilotage. 16.Sailing within 24 hours. 17.I request free pratique.18.I require Health clearance.19.I require assistance. 20.I am dragging anchor. 21.My vessel is turning short round. 22.In danger of sinking.23.I require tug urgently. 24.My anchor is foul. 25.Proceed at slow speed when passing me. 26.I am undergoing sea trials. 27Calibrating DF or adjusting compasses. 28.You are contravening the rules of a Traffic Separation Scheme. 29.VLCC is crossing Main Strait while approaching SBM. Black cone over cylinder.Flashing Isophase White X every 10 seconds.30.I require fresh water.31.My vessel is being fumigated by toxic gas.32.[Deleted by S 518/2017 wef 18/09/2017]33.Sound Signals DetailsDiagram My vessel is about to leave a berth One prolonged blast I require a tug immediately (emergency) 4 short blasts followed by one long blast I request assistance 3 short blasts followed by one long blast34.Sound Signals for Vessels Under Tow or Requiring Tug Assistance DetailsDiagram My tow rope is secured (from tug) One short blast followed by one long blast Tow or push to starboard (of vessel) One short blast Tow or push to port (of vessel) 2 short blasts Tow directly ahead of vessel or start pushing One long blast Tow directly astern (of vessel) 3 short blasts Stop pushing or towing 2 short blasts, interval, 2 short blasts Let go of tug or towage One long blast followed by a succession of not less than 4 short blast Tug is experiencing an emergency 5 short blasts followed by one long blast35.Every harbour craft whose licence has been endorsed for a carriage of petroleum, explosives or dangerous goods within Port Limits, must have a broad band —
not less than 60 centimetres wide painted around the hull of the harbour craft, the upper edge of which must be at the gunwale level;
which must be painted in alternate and equal red and white sections not less than 90 centimetres long; and
any portion of which must not be submerged at any time.36.All vessels carrying petroleum, explosives or dangerous goods must carry —
by day where it can best be seen the International Code Flag B; and (b)by night must exhibit a red light visible all around the horizon at a distance of not less than 1.6 kilometres, and vessels towing harbour craft carrying petroleum, explosives or dangerous goods must also similarly exhibit the above signals.37.[Deleted by S 518/2017 wef 18/09/2017][S 518/2017 wef 18/09/2017]