Sunday 19 May 2013

Prohibited areas for Canoes and Kayaks in Singapore

Hi guys,

The following information is taken from Maritime and Port Authorities of Singapore and it is good information to all new kayakers to note in order not to get into trouble with the law and get fined. Kayak safely & responsibly! Nothing beats a great day fishing at sea but it sure ain't dying for!

1) All Anchorages channels and fairways are prohibited (See Annex 2)

2) The following areas are prohibited (See Annex 3)

(a) Jurong Island
(b) Pulau Busing & Pulau Bukom
(c) Pulau Sebarok and Shell SBM
(d) Sembawang Wharves & approaches
(e) Cafhi Jetty
(f) Changi Naval Base
(g) Selat Sengkir
(h) Pualu Satumu (aka Raffles Lighthouse)
(i) Southern Islands where live firing takes place
    - Pulau Sudong
    - Pulau Pawai
    - Pulau Senang)
(j) Tuas Naval Base
(k) West Johor Straits from 2nd link to Sarimbun adjacent to SAF Live firing area
(l) Curise Bay
(m) Chek Jawa Wetlands
(n) Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve (there are 2 resident salt water crocodiles living there)
(o) West Jurong Channel
(p) Tuas Channel
(q) Tuas Channel
(r) Ferry terminal and piers
    - Changi Point Ferry Terminal
    - Changi Ferry Terminal
    - Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
    - Marina South Pier
    - West Coast Pier
(s) Tuas Explosive Jetty
(t) All port marine notice (PMN) working areas listed here which are updated regularly by MPA http://www.mpa.gov.sg/sites/port_and_shipping/circulars_and_notices/port_marine_notices.page

3) Exercise caution when in the vicinity of the tidal gates (in case of water discharge):

(a) Sungei Seletar
(b) Sungei Ponggol
(c) Sungei Serangoon
(d) Kranji Tidal Gate
(e) Pandan River
(f) Sungei Jurong

4) I'll throw in a free advice, don't attach anything to the floating buoy at sea, you will get fined as well by MPA.




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