SINGAPORE : The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has
urged ships using the Malacca and Singapore Straits to report any
changes in water depths.
This move comes after post-tsunami changes were reported in the
depths of waters, particularly those in the northern approach of
that area.
MPA says since the initial unconfirmed reports on January 6, many
ships have passed the area smoothly.
None reported any changes in water depths.
However, as a precaution, ships transiting the Straits should
continue to listen for broadcast of changes in depths.
They are also reminded to turn on their echo sounders to check the
depths of water, and to advise the coastal VTS Authority of any
depths less than charted.
MPA says it is closely monitoring navigational safety in the
Malacca and Singapore Straits, together with the Indonesian
Hydrographic office and the industry. - CNA