The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s (MPA) Chief Executive, BG(NS) Tay Lim Heng, handed out five incentive awards to recognize the important role of marine pilots in enhancing navigational safety in our port.
From 37 in 1998 to only four in 2007, the number of piloted incidents that occurred in Singapore port waters had dipped by 89.2 percent over a period of ten years, despite a 35 percent increase in the number of piloted movements over the same period from under 108,500 to more than 146,000. Speaking at the 6th Pilotage Incentive Award ceremony, BG(NS) Tay attributed the sharp reduction to “the on-going joint efforts by the authority and PSA Marine in actively promoting safety awareness and professionalism among marine pilots.” He commended the pilots for “their high degree of professionalism, which is an important component of the on-going efforts to ensure that Singapore waters remain safe for efficient vessel movement as Singapore further develops as a premier global hub port and an international maritime centre.” The five pilots, who were singled out from a pool of 166 for their professionalism, technical expertise, and excellent customer service, were: Sam Goh Ek Kang, Hamzah Bin Ismail, Low Chong Lim, Jeremy Tan Hon Chai, and Yap Kok Chuan. Each was rewarded with S$2000 cash and a certificate of commendation. Aside from this award, the MPA has also implemented various improvement measures such as the use of ship handling simulator, enhancement of the pilot-master information exchange onboard vessels system, and the prompt updating and reviewing of pilotage operational guidelines.
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