Malacca And Singapore Straits Pilotage

"Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Singapore, this is Orient Star ," Wong spoke into the radio. "Entering the traffic lane."

Pilotage services are governed by the littoral states——under a cooperative framework. PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd 70 W Coast Ferry Rd, Singapore 126800

The massive ship groaned. Plates rattled. The centrifugal force pushed everyone to the left. The ferry flashed past their bow, close enough that Elias could see the passengers in the windows, their faces illuminated by the cabin lights. They were oblivious to the steel leviathan they had just cut across. malacca and singapore straits pilotage

A thick accent replied over static. " Orient Star , this is Golden Joy . We are overtaking on your starboard side."

" Orient Star , this is Genesis . We see you. We are reducing speed to let you cross. Safe passage." "Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Singapore, this is Orient

Given the narrow channels—tapering to just at some points—and shallow depths of less than 25 meters, pilotage is a critical safety measure for transiting vessels. The Role of Pilotage in the Straits

Wong picked up the VHF radio. "Vessel on my starboard bow, this is Orient Star . Over." Plates rattled

"Vessel on the starboard bow, distance two miles, crossing," the Officer of the Watch announced.