The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is implementing a scheme titled “Just-in-Time” for vessels arriving at its terminals and berths in Singapore.
Purpose of the scheme
Correspondent Spica reports that the purpose of this scheme is three-fold. Firstly to match vessels with available berths upon arrival in Singapore. Secondly to expedite any linked services such as bunkering, husbandry, etc. and third is to save time at the anchorages, thereby reducing CO2 emissions and saving costs.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will provide a 72-hour notification to vessels bound for Singapore regarding their berth allocation and vessels are expected to adjust their arrival time accordingly.
JIT operates as a live notification system and any changes to the berthing time will be communicated through the JIT platform.In case of delays not attributable to the vessel, MPA will provide anchorage space.
INTERTANKO also reports that for a tanker with multiple calls at various terminals in Singapore, the JIT will apply to the tanker’s first berthing in Singapore. If there are delays for subsequent berths, the tanker may be allowed to anchor at Singapore’s anchorages subject to the tanker’s confirmed/planned schedule. Intertanko has also prepared a useful FAQ document on JIT.
Some of the things which Members and their crew should bear in mind are:
If vessels intend to drop anchor in areas which the industry commonly refer to as ‘OPL’, then permission from the relevant port states should be taken otherwise the vessel and the crew are at risk of being arrested and/pre detained by the authorities of the relevant states. Reference can be made to our alerts on this topic Vessel detentions for illegal anchoring in Indonesian waters, and Reminder – Anchoring in Malaysian Waters. Based on the information provided by Spica, SSA and INTERTANKO, following are the approved anchorages / lay-up areas off East-Johor, Malaysia, and in Riau Islands, Indonesia where vessels can anchor after due permissions have been taken:
- Off East-Johor, Malaysia
- Desaru Port Limit
- Pasir Gudang Port Limit
- Charisma Marine Supplies Sdn. Bhd
- Sinar Eja Engineering and Supply Sdn. Bhd
- Nikkomas Sdn. Bhd.
- AWH International Logistics Sdn. Bhd
- Off Malacca, Malaysia
- Sungai Udang Port Limit
- Within Riau Islands, Indonesia
- Tg Balai Karimun Anchorage Area
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Source : Gard
