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Rule 5

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Rule 6

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Rule 7

Rule 8

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(b)

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Vessels proceeding in the westbound lane of the traffic separation scheme "In the Singapore Strait" when approaching Raffles Lighthouse shall proceed with caution, taking note of the local warning system, and, in compliance with Rule 18(8) of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draught which is exhibiting the signals required by Rule 28 and which is obliged to cross the westbound lane of the scheme in order to approach the single point mooring facility (in approximate position 01°11'.42 N, 103°47'.50 E, from Phillip

Channel.

Vessels proceeding in the westbound lane of the traffic separation scheme "In the Singapore Strait" when approaching the Western Light Beacon in position 01°12'.72 N, 103°35'.88 E shall proceed with caution, taking note of the local warning system, and, in compliance with Rule 18(d) of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draught which is exhibiting the signals required by Rule 28 and which is obliged to cross the westbound lane of the scheme in order to approach the Sultan Shoal pilot boarding ground from the eastbound lane of the scheme.

A vessel proceeding in the westbound lane of the traffic separation scheme "In the Singapore Strait" which is required to avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draught shall as far as practicable navigate in such a way as to avoid the development of risk of collision.

Information relating to the movement of ships constrained by their draught as referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) above will be given by radio broadcasts. The particulars of such broadcasts are promulgated by Notices to Mariners. All vessels navigating in the area of the traffic separation scheme "In the Singapore Strait" should monitor these radio broadcasts and take account of the information received.

VLCCs and deep-draught vessels are advised to navigate at a speed of not more than 12 knots over the ground.

All vessels navigating in the traffic separation scheme shall maintain at all times a safe speed consistent with safe navigation, shall proceed with caution, and shall be in a maximum state of manoeuvring readiness.

VLCCS and deep-draught vessels navigating in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore are advised to participate in the existing voluntary ships' reporting system. Under this system, such vessels broadcast eight hours before entering the Straits/traffic separation schemes navigational warnings giving names, deadweight tonnage, draught, speed and times of passing One Fathom Bank Lighthouse, Raffles Lighthouse and Horsburgh Lighthouse. Difficult and unwieldy tows also broadcast similar warnings giving the type, length, speed of tows and times of passing the three above-mentioned areas.

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