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MPA Urges Maritime Companies to Prepare for Haze
Singapore’s maritime industry is being urged to prepare for possible haze as reduced visibility could affect navigation in the Singapore Strait and port waters.
The prevailing winds could bring smoke haze from hotspots in Sumatra and Kalimantan towards Singapore, while dry conditions could increase the likelihood of haze affecting the city-state, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a notice issued on Monday.
"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) encourages all maritime companies, especially those with workers performing outdoor work to maintain a business continuity plan for haze."
“The visibility in the Singapore Strait and port waters could be significantly reduced in the event of haze,” the MPA said.
“During periods of restricted visibility, shipmasters are advised to keep a proper lookout and navigate with caution,” it added.
The authority also reminded shipmasters to comply with collision-prevention rules covering restricted visibility, navigation lights and sound signals.
The Port Master may “restrict the movement of harbour craft and pleasure craft” in port waters during reduced-visibility conditions, the MPA said.
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