All users of the SOMS are encouraged to obtain a copy of this free, quick-guide to safe passage.

The eastern exit/entry point of the Singapore Strait.

Secure all access points to the accommodation, engine room, and steering gear room. Rig razor wire along the low-freeboard areas of the deck.

The physical edition of the guide is available for purchase, and it includes a bookmark with QR codes linking to essential PDF downloads. While the primary guide itself is a purchased publication, it unlocks access to the most current digital documents, such as Port Marine Circulars and other official advisories, acting as a key to a dynamic repository of official information.

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Passage planning for the MSS must strictly adhere to the . Before your vessel enters the straits, the navigation officer must gather up-to-date documentation and establish the baseline parameters of the transit. Mandatory Publications and Charts

Strictly prohibited within the TSS; emergency anchoring must avoid submarine cables and pipelines. 📂 Essential Documentation & References

Follow the latest ReCAAP ISC and IFC guidelines.

This guide is a supplementary tool. It must be used in conjunction with:

Clearly mark all shallow areas failing to meet the 3.5-meter UKC threshold, including allowances for squat and pitching.

: Protocols for navigating through restricted visibility caused by tropical thunderstorms or regional smoke haze. Security Guidelines

Weather patterns in Southeast Asia introduce sudden visual and operational hazards that require immediate adjustments to bridge watchkeeping. Sumatras and Squalls

The guide includes fully annotated colour chartlets for every leg of the transit. Recent editions have enhanced these chartlets with satellite imagery, clearly marking aids to navigation and potential hazards to shipping.

Navigating this 650-nautical-mile waterway is exceptionally challenging due to:

Some segments of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) offer very little sea room for maneuvering.

designed to assist Masters and navigating officers in safely transiting one of the world's most congested waterways. Key Features and Contents