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IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee recommendation on routing measures adopted in accordance with provisions of resolution A.858(20). Annex 1

Rules For Vessels Navigating Through The Straits of Malacca And Singapore

Definition
The aforementioned routing measures will be implemented at UTC on 1st December 1998. For the purpose of these Rules the following definitions shall apply:

1. A vessel having a draught of 15 meters or more shall be deemed to be a deep draught vessel.
2. A tanker of 150,000 dwt and above shall be deemed to be very large crude carrier (VLCC).

Note: The above definitions do not prejudice the definitions of “vessel constrained by her draught” described in Rule 3(h) of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972.

General Provisions

1. Deep draught vessels and VLCCs shall allow for an under keel clearance of at least 3.5 meters at all times during the entire passage through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore and shall also take all necessary safety precautions, when navigating through the traffic separation schemes.
2. Master of deep draught vessels and VLCCs shall have particular regard to navigational constraints when planning their passage through the Straits.
3. All deep draught vessels and VLCCs navigating within the traffic separation schemes are recommended to use the pilotage service of the respective countries when they become available.
4. Vessels shall take into account the precautionary areas where crossing traffic may be encountered and be in a maximum state of maneuvering realness in these areas.

Safe navigations level through Malacca / Singapore are assured with higher expectations for owner and charterer.

• smooth sailing and without delays to ports assigned ( as per company’s records )
• assist Master and vessel in preventing maritime piracy attacks throughout the Straits.
• assist Master in handling port’s entry matters.
• assist Master and vessel during approaching Port’s anchorage ( where most of the Ports are not providing anchoring services ).
• improve the vessel’s safety when emergencies arise ( example; engine breakdown, steerage malfunction, etc.. ) during navigating in confined waters throughout the Malacca & Singapore Straits.
• smoothing co-ordination with local coastal control and port authorities.
• communication more effective and easier to understanding between local maritime communities / vessels and coastal authorities. Strait MA are well versed in local maritime terms and languages.