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This Port Marine Circular (PMC) supersedes PMC 29 of 2021 on 19 Jul 2021 and updates the requirements for owners/operators of SZH-licensed pleasure craft from 19 July 2021.
All pleasure craft operators, owners and masters are reminded to ensure that they comply with the measures stipulated in the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020, and implement these measures in relation to persons boarding and on the craft.
These measures include implementing contact tracing procedures such as TraceTogether-only SafeEntry (TT-only SE) for all persons who board the pleasure craft. If TT-only SE is not implemented, the craft owner/operator/master must maintain a record of the passenger and crew manifest. Persons onboard should be encouraged to install and use the TraceTogether application or token. In addition, temperature screening and checks on visible respiratory symptoms must be conducted before any person boards the craft. Persons with a fever or who display any visible respiratory symptoms must not be allowed to board the craft and should be advised to seek medical attention immediately. Every individual must wear a mask at all times except in circumstances prescribed in the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
Please refer to ANNEX A for more information on holding solemnisations and receptions onboard pleasure craft.
Owners/operators of SZH-licensed pleasure craft that intend to carry more than 5 passengers for the conduct of ANY activities are required to submit a one-time application for MPA’s review and approval. The details are provided in ANNEX B. The proposals shall be submitted at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the first trip with carriage of more than 5 passengers. The submission can be made to the Marine Safety and Environment Department.
Owners/operators of SZH-licensed pleasure craft are reminded that self-service buffet lines, radio broadcasts, all forms of television, film and video screenings and the provision or allowance of other forms of public entertainment activities such as live music, dancing, variety acts and singing (by crew or passengers), amusement devices, darts, billiards, pool, snooker, karaoke, gambling and/or gaming instruments (e.g. dice, mahjong tiles, playing cards) are not permitted. Owners/operators of SZH-licensed pleasure craft should also make clear to passengers, for instance, that singing songs, including birthday songs, is not permitted.
Owners/operators of SZH-licensed pleasure craft are further reminded that any form of recorded music or sounds, including background music are not allowed to be played. Emphatic toasting with food or drinks is disallowed, by both crew and passengers.
With effect from 19 Jul 2021, food and beverages may be consumed onboard the craft if not more than 2 persons are dining at the same time. More than 2 and up to 5 persons may dine at the same time if the persons from the same group meet the following criteria and the owners/operators of SZH-licensed pleasure craft have put in place systems to check the status of such individuals:
a) Fully vaccinated;
or
b) Recovered from COVID-19 (within 270 days);
or
c) Unvaccinated but has a valid negative pre-event testing result for the duration of the charter (refer to LINK for more information);
or
d) Children aged 12 years and below.
(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at [email protected])
Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Circular No.32 of 2021 dated 18 July 2021