VTIS REPORTING POINTS:
PILOT BOARDING GROUND:
1. Eastern BG A: in Position (1°13'.52N/103°57'.45E)
2. Eastern BG B: in Position (1°15'.65N/103°57'.40E) : (For all tankers when proceeding to pick up Pilot in the eastern sector)
3. Western BG A: in Position (1°12'.92N/103°36'.08E)
4. Western BG B: in Position (1°12'.03N/103°39'.48E)
5. Gusong BG: in Position (1°10'.48N/103°46'.90E)
6. Southern BG: in Position (1°11'.70N/103°49'.67E) : (to be usef only by prior arrangement with Port Opertions)
7. East Johor BG: in Position (1°17'.65N/104°06'.40E)
Vessel Traffic Information Service (VTIS)
AREA:
The VTIS Operation Area is divided into three Sector. The limits of the Sectors are depicted on the VTIS diagram.
DESCRIPTION:
This System is part of the Mandatory Mallaca and Singapore Straits Shio Reporting System (STRAITREP). The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore established the VTIS to monitor vessel traffic in the Traffic Separation Scheme within the Singapore Strait.
The objectives of the VTIS are as follows:
(1) To improve safety of navigation in the Singapore Strait
(2) To facilitate safety of vessel traffic Inward-bound and Outward-bound of Singapore
(3) To provide navigational information to vessels using the Singapore Strait
(4) Protect the marine environment.
CONTACT DETAILS:
VTIS West (STRAITREP Sector 7)
VHF Frequency: Ch 73
VTIS Central (STRAITREP Sector 8)
VHF Frequency: Ch 14
VTIS East (STRAITREP Sector 9)
VHF Frequency: Ch 10
HOURS: H24
PROCEDURE:
A. Vessels which are fitted with VHF radio communication are to participate in the ship reporting system adopted by the Organization
(a) Vessels of 300 GT and above
(b) Vessels of 500 or more in length
(c) Vessels engaged in towing or pushing with a combined GT of 300 and above, or with a combined length of 50m or more
(d) Vessels of any tonnage carrying hazardous and or potentially polluting cargo in accordance with the definations in paragraph 1.4 of Resolution MSC.43(64):
(e) All passenger vessels that are fitted with VHF, regardless of length or GT, and
(f) Any category of vessels less than 50m in length or less than 300 GT which is fitted with VHF and in an emergency, uses the appropriate traffic lane or separation zone, in order to avoid immediate danger
B. VLCC and Deep Draught Vessels navigating in the Strait of Mallaca and Singapore arr advised to broadcast, 8h before enteting the TSS, navigational information giving name, DWT, Draught, speed and times of passing One Fathom Bank Lt, Raffles Lt and Horsburgh Lt. Difficult and unwieldy tows are also advised to broadcast similar information.
C. Vessels proceeding to the Sudong Bunkering Anchorages (ASUBA & ASUBB) are required to comfirm anchorage availability with the VTIS at least 4-3h prior to arrival.
This confirmation may be made by any of the following means:
(a). VTIS:
(i) Ch 10 (if arriving from the East)
(ii) Ch 73 (if arriving from the West)
(b) Port Operations Control Center:
(i) Telephone: +65 63252493
(ii) Fax: +65 62245776
Reporting:
There are three further types of reports for vessels calling at Singapore (see Port Operations, PROCEDURE section)
Inward-bound vessels should send a Confirmation of Arrival Report (see section (6) by VHF as follow:
(1) Through VTIS East VHF Ch 10:
a. Approaching from the East (South China Sea): when abeam Horsburgh
Lt (1°19'.82N/104°24'.34E)
b. Approaching from the South through Selat Riau: when abeam of Karang Galang Lt (1°09'.58N/104°11'.37)
c. Approaching from the East Johor Strait: when abeam of Eastern Lt buoy (1°17'.87N/104°05'.89E)
(2) Through VTIS Central VHF Ch 14:
Vessels intending to join the traffic lane of the TSS in the Singapore Strait between Longitudes 103°44'.60E and 104°02'.10E after departibg from the port or anchorages North or South of the TSS.
(3) Through VTIS West VHF Ch 73:
a. Approaching from the South through Selat Durian: When abeam Pulau Jangkat Bn (0°57'.90N/103°42'.62E)
b. Approaching from the West (Malacca Strait): When abeam Pulau iyu Khecil (1°11'.48N/103°21'.14E)
(4) Vessel Approaching from another direction not in (1) & (2) above should call the approaching VTIS Operator (East or West) on approaching the VTIS Opeeational Area and provide the vessels position by bearing and distance from one of the following reference points:
(a) Pu Iyu Kechil Lt (1°11'.47N/103°21'.14E)
(b) Sultan Shoal Lt (1°14'.37N/103°38'.89E)
(c) Raffles Lt (1°09'.60N/103°44'.45E)
(d) Sakijang Lt Bn (1°13'.30N/103°51'.28E)
(e) Bedok Lt (1°18'.54N/103°55'.97E)
(f) Tg Setapa Lt (1°20'.57N/104°08'.14E)
(g) Horsburg Lt (1°19'.81N/104°24'.34E)
(5) In the event that the Singapore VTIS Radar system is not operational, vessels entering the Singapore Strait should continue to report at the Reporting Points listed in (1) & (2) above. To facilitate vessels movements, vessels are required to report at the additional Reporting Points as follows:
(a) For Eastbound Vessels:
- Racon D (1°03'.61N/103°39'.00E)
Ch.73 VTIS West.
- Sakijang (1°13'.31N/103°51'.28E)
Ch.14 VTIS Central.
- Tg Setapa Lt (1°20'.57N/104°08'.14E)
Ch.10 VTIS East
- Horsburgh Lt (1°19'.81N/104°24'.34E)
Ch.10 VTIS East.
(b) For Westbound Vessels:
- Tg Setapa Lt (1°20'.57N/104°08'.14E)
Ch.10 VTIS East
- Sakijang Lt (1°13'.31N/103°51'.28E)
Ch.14 VTIS Central
- Raffles Lt (1°09'.61N/103°44'.45)
Ch.73 VTIS West
- Pu Iyu Kechil (1°11'.47N/103°21'.14E)
Ch.73 VTIS West.
(6) A Confirmation of Arrival Report should be made when the vessel is at any of the reporting Points in (1), (2) or (3) and should contain the following information:
a. Vessel's Name
b. Call Sign
c. Present location
(with reference to any one of the designated Reporting Point, e.g. When abeam Horsburgh Lt)
d. Number of passengers and crew
(applicable only for passenger vessels calling at singapore)
e. ETA at the first destination in the Port of Singapore, or the name of the Pilot Boarding Ground for vessel engaging the services of a pilot
f. Heingt of the vessel above the waterline (applicable if height differs from that provided in the Notification of arrival report)
(see Port Operations, PROCEDURE, section (1)).
Outward-bound vessels:
Vessels information departing from singapore is automatically sent to VTIS by Port Operations (see Port Operation, PROCEDURE section). No further reporting to VTIS is necessary.
PORT OPERATIONS
SECTOR CONTROL STATIONS:
For the purpose of VHF Reporting, the port is divided into 6 sectors. Each sector has a Sector Control Station which operates on a designated VHF Channel.
The 6 Sectors are as follows:
Sector | Control Station | VHF Channel :
1. Timor
Timor Control » Ch.12
2. Keppel
Keppel Control » Ch.18
3. Cruise Bay
Cruise Bay Control » Ch.05
4. West Jurong
Jurong Control West » Ch.22
5. East Jurong
Jurong Control East » Ch.22
6. East Johor Strait
Sembawang Control » Ch.21
Port Operation East
VHF Frequency : Ch.12
(Reporting by vessels when underway in the port area E of longitude 103°51'.2E. All vessels within this area are to maintain a listening watch on this channel. Provision of port traffic information)
Port Operation West
VHF Frequency : Ch.68
(Reporting vessels when underway in the port area W of longitude 103°51'.2E. All vessels within this area are to maintain a listening watch on this channel. Provision of port traffic information)
Timor Control
VHF Frequency : Ch.12
(Request for clearance by vessels before moving within Timor Strait. Reporting arrival and anchored positions by vessels in Timor Strait)
Jorong Control
VHF Frequency : Ch.22
(Request for clearance by vessels before moving within East and West Jorong Sector. Reporting arrival and anchored positions by vessels in East and West Jurong Sector)
Cyrene Control
VHF Frequency : Ch.22
(Reporting by vessels entering, manoeuvring with or leaving the Cyrene Sector)
Sembawang Control
VHF Frequency : Ch.21
(Request for clearance by vessels before moving within The East Johor Strait Sector. Reporting arrival and anchored positions by vessels in The East Johor Strait Sector)
Keppel Control
VHF Frequency : Ch.18
(Request for clearance by vessels to enter,move within,or leave Keppel Sector)
Cruise Bay Control
VHF Frequency : Ch.05
( Request for clearance by vessels to enter,move within,or leave Cruise Bay Sector)
Singapore Pilots
VHF Frquency : Ch.20
(Request for pilotage services and pilotage information)
Port Health
VHF Frequency : Ch.14
(Request fir port health clearance)
Immigration
VHF Frequency : Ch.74
(Request for Immigration clearance. The following call signs should be used:
"Western Immigration"
(for vessels anchored at Western Quarantine & Immigration Anchorage and Western Petroleum B Anchorage).
"Jurong Immigration"
(for vessels anchored at LNG/LPG/ Chemical Gas Carries Anchorage, West Jurong Anchorage and Sudong Anchorage).
"Changi Immigration"
(for vessels anchored at Changi General Purpose Anchorage)).
Waterboats and Tug deployment
VHF Frequency : Ch.61
(Request for supplay of fresh water to vessels at anchor and requesting of tug service)
Singapore Port Opertion Control
VHF Frequency : Ch.09
(Broadcasts relating to all marine safety information such as navigational and meteorological warnings and other urgent safety related messages)
Distress,Urgent and Safety
VHF Frequency : Ch.16
Enforcement
VHF Frequency : Ch.07
(Co-ordinating marine emergencies by MPA)
Police Coast Guard
VHF Frequency : Ch.07
(Request for assistance from Police Coast Guard)
Bukom Operations
VHF Frequency : Ch.19
(Request for information for vessels berthing/unberthing at Pulau Bukom and Shell SBM)
Pulau Ayer Chawan Operation
VHF Frequency : Ch.05
(Request for information for vessels berthing/unberthing at Pulau Ayer Chawan and Esso SBM)
Singapore Refinery Center
VHF Frequency : Ch.05
( Request for information for vessels berthing/unberthing at Pulau Merlimau and PSA SBM)
Hydrographic Department
VHF Frequency : Ch.13
(Aids ti Navigation and Hydrographic survey activities)
Environmental Control
VHF Frequency : Ch.13
(Pollution Control)
Sinki Control
VHF Frequency : Ch.68
(Reporting by vessels entering, manoeuvring within or leaving the Sinki Sector)
HOURS: H24
