Singapore Cruise Centre
PORT / TERMINAL INFORMATION
Name of Port/Terminal: Singapore Cruise Centre
The Singapore Cruise Centre is a world class international cruise terminal that is well served by air, sea and land services. Singapore Changi International Airport is a mere 20 minute drive and the city centre is just minutes away via the city’s subway system (Mass Rapid Transit). And, located next to the Singapore Cruise Centre is Vivo City, the largest multi-experiential retail and lifestyle destination in Singapore, featuring about 450 outlets.
Berth Details
Number of berth/s: 2
Maximum draft: 12m
Tidal variation: 0m – 3m
Berth length: 310m and 270m
Cargo ships at dock: No
Port/Terminal Facilities
Terminal building: Yes. The arrival and departure halls are fully air-conditioned.
Meet and greet services: Managed by Harilela Hospitality Pte Ltd. Telephone:
(65) 9817 1952.
Toilet facilities: Yes
Telephones: Yes
Availability of maps and/or brochures: Yes
Souvenir shopping: Yes
Money exchange: Yes
Limousine services: Managed by SMRT Taxis Pte Ltd (www.smrttaxis.com.sg)
Others: Terminal-to-ship linkbridges, passenger gangways, portable baggage conveyor belt, forklifts, pipeline freshwater supply, shore-to-ship telephones, baggage carousels, travolators, facilities for the physically challenged, left-luggage services, and shopping mall.
Transport
Name of closest airport to port/terminal: Changi International Airport
Distance/drive time to airport: 24.7km / 23mins
Transport to airport: Taxi, Mass Rapid Transport (train services), limousine service
Can passengers walk to town: No
Distance/drive time from port/terminal to town centre: 6.6km / 8mins
Availability of taxis at port/terminal: Yes
Availability of public transport at port/terminal: The public transportation system includes the Mass Rapid Transport (train services), buses and taxis.
Distance from ship to tour buses: All passengers will arrive or depart from the Singapore Cruise Centre Arrival/Departure Halls, which are less than 10mins from the bus bay.
PORT /TERMINAL OPERATOR
Port/Terminal Operator
Singapore Cruise Centre Ptd Ltd
Address: 1 Maritime Square #07-01 HarbourFront Centre Singapore 099253
Telephone: (65) 6513 2200
Facsimile: (65) 6275 1683
Email: info@singaporecruise.com.sg
Website: www.singaporecruise.com
Port Dues & Charges
Please refer to Singapore Cruise Centre for details.
CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION
Working Hours
Customs Officers: 24 hours
Quarantine Officials: 24 hours
Immigration Officials: 24 hours
Customs and Immigration
Passenger Manifest: Yes
Embarking Passenger Manifest: Yes
Crew Manifest: Yes
Customs Declaration (Ship & Crew): Yes
Customs Declaration (Passengers): Yes
Port Health
Health Declaration required: Yes
PORT APPROACH & PILOTAGE
Approach
Arrival Departure Restrictions: Yes. See other notes below.
Tidal Variation: 3m
Prevailing Currents: East or West going streams
Prevailing Winds: North-Easterly or South-Westerly
Length of Channel: 1300m
Depth of Channel: 11m
Depth and breadth of turning basin: 11m / 405m
Other points to note:
1. Vessels with height exceeding 52m are not allowed to enter Cruise Bay.
2. If the vessel’s height is between 48m to 52m, written permission from the Port Master is required to enter Cruise Bay.
3. For the safety of the terminal and ferries operating at SCC, it is recommended that the assisting tug(s) assigned to the vessel be secured for the berthing and unberthing manoeuvre.
4. Prior to moving to and from the Cruise Bay, vessels are required to obtain channel clearance from Cruise Bay Control (CBC) on VHF Channel 5 or P02 on the pilots’ VHF handset. The procedures for conducting vessels to and from the Cruise Bay should be adhered to. Please refer to the latest PMC on the Cruise Bay reporting procedures for details.
Depth and Breadth of Turning Basin
Location of turning basin: On the west side of the berths CC01 and CC02
Diameter: 405m
Depth: 11m
Other points to note: The total length of vessels berthed at each individual berth is not to exceed the maximum Length Overall (LOA) permitted for that given berth.
Maximum length of vessel for CC01: 270m
Maximum length of vessel for CC02: 255m
Under keel clearance required: 1m in the channel; 0.3m when vessel is at the berth
Depth at berth face: CC01 – 12.4m; CC02 – 10.8m
Pilotage
Pilotage Name: PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd
Pilotage Address: 7B Keppel Road, #09-07 Tanjong Pagar Complex, S’pore 089055
Pilotage Phone No: (65) 6321 1972
Pilotage Fax No: (65) 6321 1737 / (65) 6321 2019
Is Pilotage Compulsory: Yes
Position of Pilot Pickup: Pilot South Boarding Ground (PSBG)
Distance from Berth: 7 nautical miles
Pilot VHF Channel: Please refer to PSA Marine
Description of Pilot Boat: Please refer to PSA Marine
Pilot Hours: Please refer to PSA Marine
Pilotage Fees: Please refer to PSA Marine
Berthing/Unberthing (Day and Night):
LOA < 245m No restriction
LOA > 245m Flood < 1.0 kt (Sisters Buoy Tidal prediction)
Ebb < 1.0 kt (Sisters Buoy Tidal prediction)
Jobs could be deferred if the wind velocity is >10 kt
PORT OPERATORS & SERVICES
Shipping agents / Port operations / Services
The following shipping agencies are under the Singapore Shipping Association:
A) Barwil Agencies Pte Ltd
B) C F Sharp Shipping Agencies Pte Ltd
C) Gulf Agency (Singapore) Pte Ltd
D) Harpers Shipping (Singapore) Pte Ltd
E) Huang Shipmanagement Pte Ltd
F) Inchcape Shipping Services (S) Pte Ltd
G) Jardines Shipping Agencies
H) MOL (Singapore) Pte Ltd
I) NYK Group South Asia Pte Ltd
J) Star Cruise Pte Ltd
K) V. Ships (Asia) Pte Ltd
Towage
Are tugs available: Yes
Are tugs compulsory: Please see remarks
Tug operators: Keppel Smit (Pte) Ltd;
PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd;
Jurong Marine Services (Pte) Ltd;
Marina Offshore Pte Ltd;
Maju Maritime Pte Ltd.
Ship or tug lines: Tug lines
Remarks: The following are the tug recommendations for passenger vessels calling at Singapore Cruise Centre Berths CC01 and CC02.
Tug Requirement:
- For vessels of LOA <120m - 1 tug
- For vessels of LOA >120m and not equipped with bow-thruster(s) - 2 tugs
Linesman
Working hours: 24 hrs
Port Officials
Working hours: 24 hrs
Overtime: NA
Bunkering
Fuel Grades: Please see remarks
Quay or barge: Both
Suppliers: Please see remarks
Remarks:
Please visit the Bunkering Services webpage under our Singapore Maritime Portal at www.singaporemaritimeportal.com for the information required.
Water
Fresh Water: Potable water supplied to ships
Exquay or barge: Water supplies from mains (includes shipyards, oil terminals, PSAC,
SCC and JP) and PSA Marine waterboats
No of hoses: Based on ship’s request
Capacity per hose/hour: 30 tons/hr
Tonnes per hour guaranteed: 30 tons/hr
Type of connect: Quick Coupling Type
Connect size in inches: 2.5 inches
Remarks: For enquiries on operational details, please approach the terminal operator/respective water supply operator for the information required.
Dry Garbage
Dry garbage: Yes
Barge alongside: Upon request
Containers available: Upon request
Size of containers: Upon request
Number available: Upon request
Incineration or dump: Incineration
Facilities to transport: Yes
Wet Garbage
Wet garbage: Yes
Ship or shore pump: Ship pump
Sludge disposal: Upon request
Sludge details: Upon request
Repair Facilities
Nearest dry dock: Jurong / Sembawang Shipyards
Length: Various size available
Maximum Tonnage: Various sizes and can accommodation all cruise vessels
Divers Available: Yes
Engineering facilities: Various types available. Please contact a shipping agent.
GROUND OPERATIONS
Please refer to Singapore Cruise Centre Pte Ltd.
