On 9 April 2018, the Singapore delegation from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
(MPA), attended the International Workshop on the Designation of Ship Routeing Systems and
Ship Reporting System in Lombok and Sunda Straits and Particularly Sensitive Sea Area
(PSSA) in Lombok Strait that was hosted by Directorate General for Sea Transportation
(DGST) Indonesia in Bali.
The proposals brought up by Indonesia are to be submitted to the International Maritime
Organisation (IMO) for consideration in adoption for enhancing navigation safety and
environmental protection. Prior to submission, Indonesia had invited Singapore and other
international stakeholders to share and discuss their views and concerns with regard to the
proposals. The MPA delegation led by Assistant CE, Capt. Segar had actively participated in
the panel discussion at the workshop and shared MPA's experience and practices in the
Singapore Strait. The Singapore delegation also visited the VTS Benoa after the workshop.
This workshop provided an excellent opportunity for MPA to share and exchange knowledge
with our foreign counterparts where DGST Indonesia had also expressed their appreciation to
the Singapore delegation for their active participation in the workshop.
