Sembcorp Marine Tuas Shipyard is located along 80, Tuas South Boulevard Road.
Communication between Pilot/ tugs and Shipyard Dockmaster or wharf supervisor shall be via: Pilot Walkie-Talkie channel P05.
The approach into the shipyard is affected by cross current flowing in a northerly or southerly direction at the entrance to the shipyard. The flow is correlated to the ebbing or flood streaming tide of the West Johore Strait.
All movements refer to vessels under own power unless otherwise stated.
Night movement is permissible but restricted to the following condition:
Vessel’s LOA not greater than 200 metres (interim measures until lighting adequacy is being evaluated after the shipyard is in full operation).
Double banking is not allowed unless approved by the Port Master and adequate lightings shall be provided.
Docking and undocking movement shall be restricted to wind of 10 knots or less.
Night movement shall be carried out in slack water conditions in view that the vessel may be subjected to the cross current at the entrance to the basin of the shipyard.
Vessel must have own power and towing is not allowed in the night.
Movements for vessel with LOA >250m could be deferred if wind velocity >15 knots.
Berthing alongside another vessel (ship to ship) shall be conducted during daylight hours.
There shall be sufficient space for vessels and tugs to manoeuvre safely at all times. Between piers or piers and wharf, the manoeuvring vessel should have a minimum clearance of at least 90m excluding manoeuvring vessel’s beam to allow for tugs to assist effectively e.g. if the manoeuvring vessel has a beam of 45 metres, the total lateral manoeuvring space available should be 45m (beam of manoeuvring vessel) + 90m (tugs and towline) = 135 metres (total clearance prior entering the basin)
Shipyards shall ensure that no vessels are permitted to berth across the entrance of any dry docks.
Shipyards shall ensure that personnel working overside shall be cleared prior to a vessel passing that particular berth with less than 100 metres lateral distance.
No overhanging is allowed at YST02, YST06, YST07, YST08, YST09, YST10 and YST11
