SINGAPORE : The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has urged ships using the Malacca and Singapore Straits to report any changes in water depths.
This move comes after post-tsunami changes were reported in the depths of waters, particularly those in the northern approach of that area.
MPA says since the initial unconfirmed reports on January 6, many ships have passed the area smoothly.
None reported any changes in water depths.
However, as a precaution, ships transiting the Straits should continue to listen for broadcast of changes in depths.
They are also reminded to turn on their echo sounders to check the depths of water, and to advise the coastal VTS Authority of any depths less than charted.
MPA says it is closely monitoring navigational safety in the Malacca and Singapore Straits, together with the Indonesian Hydrographic office and the industry. - CNA