Malacca and Singapore Strait VTS
(Source: Marine Department of Malaysia)
Mandatory reporting system in the straits of Malacca and Singapore
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted the Mandatory Ship Reporting System in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore known as "STRAITREP" as proposed by Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore (IMO SN/Circ.201).
STRAITREP came into force on 0000 hours UTC on 1 December 1998 (Local Time: 0800 hours on 1 December 1998). Masters of vessels, which STRAITREP is applicable are advised to comply with the requirements of the adopted ship reporting system, in accordance with regulation V/8-1(h) of the International Convention of the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended in 1994.
Categories of ships required to participate
- Vessel of 300 GT and above
- Vessel of 50 metres or more in length
- Vessel engaged in towing or pushing with a combined GT of 300 and above, or with a combined length of 50 metres or more
- Vessel of any tonnage carrying hazardous cargo, as defined in paragraph 1.4 of resolution MSC.43(64)
- All passenger vessels that are fitted with VHF, regardless of length or GT
- Any category of vessels less than 50 metres in length or less than 300 GT which are fitted with VHF and in an emergency, uses the appropriate traffic lane or separation zone, in order to avoid immediate danger.
Geographic Coverage
Ships entering the operational area shall report:
- When crossing the longitudes 100° 40’E or 104° 23’E
- When crossing a line joining Tg. Piai (01° 15’.50N 103° 30’.75E) and Pulau Karimun Kecil (01° 09’.20N 103° 24’.35E)
- When leaving port or anchorages in the area or before joining the traffic lane of the TSS.
Ships entering the operational area shall also report when approaching from the:
- South via Selat Riau, abeam of Karang Galang Lt. (01° 09’.58N 104° 11’.47E)
- South via Selat Durian, abeam of Pulau Jangkat Beacon (00° 57’.89N 103° 42’.72E).
- East Johor Strait, abeam of Eastern Buoy (01° 17’.87N 104° 05’.99E).
(Source: Marine Department of Malaysia)