Pro-enterprise Initiative: Introduction of Temporary Harbour Craft Permit For Vessel Involved In An Approved Marine Project (THCPMP)

(http://www.augustenergy.biz/, September 07, Monday) --- MPA News Centre release...

In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Harbour Craft) Regulations (the ‘Harbour Craft Regulations’), every harbour craft used within the port must be licensed.

Currently, any harbour craft which is not licensed but intended for temporary use for intra-port transportation of cargo or passengers, or other intra-port activities may apply for a daily Temporary Harbour Craft Permit (THCP) under Regulation 39 of the Harbour Craft Regulations.

2 To facilitate flexibility and short-term deployment of vessels engaged in marine projects, MPA has reviewed our existing regulatory frameworkT1 and will be introducing a new 6-monthly permit called the Temporary Harbour Craft Permit for Marine Projects (THCPMP). With effect from 1 September 09, owners or agents of such vessels can apply for the THCPMP. Applicants for a THCPMP should note the following:-

• The marine project for which the vessel is intended to be deployed must be one that has been approved by the Port Master;
• A vessel granted the THCPMP is only allowed to operate within the approved project area. Vessels that are to be deployed for use outside the project areas should continue to apply for a THCP;
• The vessel must possess valid ship certificates issued by a flag State and insurance acceptable to the Port Master;
• The Port Master may require any of the recognized classification societies to inspect and assess the condition of the vessel to operate at the project area;
• The vessel must be properly manned by a master who possesses a valid Harbour Craft Master Course Certificate;
• Permit fees for the THCPMP are payable at the rate of $100 per 10 GT or part thereof for a period of 6 months;
• No refund of permit fees for any unused period of the THCPMP will be granted.
• The Port Master reserves the right to vary any existing condition of a THCPMP and to impose additional conditions at any time.

3 Applications for the THCPMP must be submitted to the Port Master on the application form, attached as Appendix 1, via e-mail osdc@mpa.gov,sg or facsimile no. 6325-2376. The application will be processed within 3 working days and the approved THCPMP will be issued to the applicant via email or fax. Please note that this service is currently not available through the Marinet and that over-the-counter applications will not be accepted at OSDC.

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