We only list notices relevant to yachts. Routine works in commercial and industrial areas are left out. These summaries are a starting point, so always read the original MPA notice before you act on it.
Last reviewed 28 Sep 2026 · covers notices published late Jun – Sep 2026
Current notices
F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026: restricted area off Marina Barrage & Marina East
No transiting, anchoring or remaining in the marked area off Marina Barrage and Marina East during the October race. Watching from the water? Check the exact area and hours first.
Read the MPA noticeHaze alert: 24-hour PSI above 100
Haze can cut visibility in the Strait and port waters: keep a proper lookout and follow COLREGs Rules 19, 20 and 35. The Port Master may restrict pleasure craft movements in poor visibility.
Read the MPA notice (PDF)Submission of accurate information for vessel port calls and port clearance
Applies to pleasure craft too: registry, ownership and certificates filed for arrival and clearance must be accurate. Owners and agents should check the yacht’s registration on IMO GISIS first.
Read the MPA circular (PDF)VHF reporting in the East Johor Strait Traffic Information Area
Yachts of 2,000 GT+ or taller than 30 m (masts included) must get clearance from Sembawang Control on VHF 21. It also sets 12 kn in the Strait, 6 kn past Sembawang Shipyard and Changi Sailing Club.
Read the MPA circular (PDF)Vessels navigating under the RTS Link bridge at Woodlands
Rules for passing under the new RTS Link bridge between Woodlands and Johor Bahru. Only relevant if you use the Johor Strait near the Causeway; check clearance and procedures first.
Read the MPA noticeMarine pile repair works at landing steps 1 to 10, Marina South Pier
Works at the public landing steps at Marina South Pier, a common tender landing for crew and guests. Planning tender runs there? Check the notice for affected steps and dates.
Read the MPA noticeWreck of MV Golden Star 1 in the Singapore Strait TSS
A sunken vessel lies in the Traffic Separation Scheme at 01°12.887’N 103°55.546’E. Keep at least 500 m clear and navigate with extreme caution.
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Expired notices from the last three months, kept for reference.
Restricted area at the Eastern Anchorages
On 9 Aug 2026 (National Day), 15:30–23:00, vessels were barred from a marked box in the Eastern Anchorages; anything anchored there had to move by 00:01.
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Sources: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Port Marine Notices, Port Marine Circulars and Singaporean Notices to Mariners, via mpa.gov.sg/media-centre. General guidance only. The MPA notice is the authoritative version.