The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced an initiative that allows Singapore citizens and permanent residents to hold a lifetime license for manning local harbour craft, including bunker tankers.
"With effect from 31 Aug 2010, Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who successfully apply or renew the harbour craft manning license will be issued with a lifetime validity license," a statement from the authority said.
According to the statement, license holders above 60 years old will be required to submit a health medical certificate three months prior to reaching the 60th birthday and thereafter annually.
"The medical certificate of fitness which includes a sight test shall be issued by a Singapore registered medical practitioner," it added.
According to MPA's website, harbour craft refers to "any kind of vessel that plies only within the waters of Singapore. It does not sail out into international waters."
The license fee for manning harbour craft in Singapore port is a one time payment of SGD$10 ($7.38) for first time applicants.
"With effect from 31 Aug 2010, Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who successfully apply or renew the harbour craft manning license will be issued with a lifetime validity license," a statement from the authority said.
According to the statement, license holders above 60 years old will be required to submit a health medical certificate three months prior to reaching the 60th birthday and thereafter annually.
"The medical certificate of fitness which includes a sight test shall be issued by a Singapore registered medical practitioner," it added.
According to MPA's website, harbour craft refers to "any kind of vessel that plies only within the waters of Singapore. It does not sail out into international waters."
The license fee for manning harbour craft in Singapore port is a one time payment of SGD$10 ($7.38) for first time applicants.