mpa.gov.sg Applying for Anchorage Space to Conduct Hot-Work Repair Singapore
Organization : Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Service Name : Applying for Anchorage Space to Conduct Hot-Work Repair
Country : Singapore
Website : https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home
Details Here : https://www.mpa.gov.sg/
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How To Apply For MPA Anchorage Space?
Under the MPA (Dangerous Goods, Petroleum and Explosives) Regulations 2005, permission must be sought from the Port Master before any repair involving hot works can be carried out on board a vessel in the port waters.
Related / Similar Facility : MPA Bunkering Licence Singapore
Upon approval, a specific anchorage will be allotted to the vessel for it to conduct the repairs.
e-Application:
e-Application for Anchorage Location to Conduct Repairs involving Hot-Work Operations Onboard Vessels :
From 1st January 2017, MPA has introduced an online electronic submission system to replace the current manual application process via email. Applicants are required to do their submissions online via the MPA Marinet System using their MPA Marinet account.
Below is a brief outline and requirements of the e-application process.
** Select [Application for Anchorage Space to Carry Out Hot-Work Repairs] under e-Approval after logging into the MPA Marinet System.
** Applicant will be required to provide all the necessary details as required in the online application.
** Upon successful application, the applicant will be notified through the contact detail he/she provides.
** He/ She will receive notification of the status of their application once it is processed. The types of status are as follows
** Do note that for the application status “IPA Granted”, the applicant is still required to submit the necessary document for endorsement to close the application unless the hot-work application is withdrawn.
** The application is considered closed once the document is correctly provided and successfully endorsed.
A flowchart of the overall process is attached in the useful link for your reference. For further enquiries, you may contact the duty officer at Tel 6325 2421 (Monday to Friday 0800 – 1730 hours).
Emergency Hot Work Outside Office Hours
The applicants are advised to submit the application online 3 days in advance for approval prior the intended hot-work repair period. In case of emergency, the duty officer can be contacted via the below contact.
FAQ On MPA Anchorage Space
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On MPA Anchorage Space to Conduct Hot-Work Repair
1. My vessel was damaged in port and requires emergency patching at the anchorage which will take more than 3 days, will permission be granted?
Yes. The vessel must be certified sea-worthy before the departure. A suitable anchorage to carry out the repairs will be assigned for the damaged vessel if the repairs can be done at the anchorage.
2. My vessel is loaded with cargo and will be conducting hot-works in the vessel’s designated engine room workshop, do I need to write-in to MPA to seek for permission?
As per ISGOTT guidelines, the engine room workshop is a designated approved work place for hot-works onboard the vessel, no prior permission is required.
3. My tanker’s cargo tanks are loaded with cargo and I have some hot-works on deck, will permission be granted?
No. Tankers loaded with cargo will not be allowed to carry out hot-works at the anchorage.
4. My tanker’s cargo tanks are empty and under inert condition and I have some hot-works on deck, will permission be granted?
No. Tankers with non gas freed cargo tanks will not be allowed to carry out hot-works at the anchorage.
5. My tanker’s cargo tanks are gas free but I have slops onboard. I have some hot-works on deck, will permission be granted?
No. Tankers with slops onboard will not be allowed to carry out hot-works at the anchorage.
6. My oil/chemical/gas-carrier vessel is empty and under inert condition and I have some hot-works on deck, will permission be granted?
No. The vessel will not be allowed to carry out hot-works at the anchorage.
7. My oil/chemical/gas-carrier vessel is empty and under inert condition and I have some hot-works in the designated engine room workshop, will permission be granted?
Yes. The vessel will be allowed to carry out hot-works at the anchorage.