Code of Conduct for Water-Based Activities in
Marina Reservoir
The Marina Reservoir is a unique
reservoir in the heart of our city serving 3 functions—for water supply, flood
control and recreational resource. When it is completed, the Marina Reservoir not
only increase our water supply, but also be suitable for recreational events
and activities., As such, it presents great challenges for all of us to ensure
harmonious co-existence of the various users and acceptable water quality for
everyone to play in.
The Marina Reservoir is a reservoir where
water will be extracted for drinking. As
it belongs to all of us, as users, we should take ownership and ensure that our
waters remain clean and aplenty. You can
play your part and act responsibly by observing some of the following simple
codes -
(A) Keep the Reservoir Clean
A pristine reservoir, free of litters is
not only pleasant but also a nice playground.
We can all be proud of having a clean reservoir in the heart of the city
for all to enjoy by doing the following:
1. Do not litter in the water or
anywhere as all litters will ultimately end up in the reservoir.
2. Do not discharge sewage,
sullage or any kind of waste water into the reservoir.
3. Do not urinate/spit into the water.
4. Do not smoke when conducting
activities in the reservoir.
5. Do not fish in the
reservoir unless it is at the designated fishing area using artificial baits
only.
6. Try to pick up floating
litters and those litters deposited along the banks, whenever possible. If the litter cannot be retrieved, report it
to your coaches or relevant authorities.
7. If you observe any wrong doings or irresponsible behaviour, please
report to your coach/organiser or PUB-One at 1800-284 6600.
(B) Observe Safety Rules
For you and others to have
funs in the reservoir, you will have to conduct the recreational and boating
activities safely for the benefit of you and other users. You can do the following:
1.
Check that the craft is in good condition before bringing it into
the water.
2.
Do not participate in any activities if you are unwell, under
medication or under the influence of alcohol.
3.
Stop any activities if you are feeling fatigue.
4.
Stay within the designated zone assigned for your activities.
5.
Do not hold activities after dark or during bad weather.
6.
Do not overload your craft beyond its capacity.
7.
Keep to a safe speed when carrying out your activities.
8.
Always have a buddy with you when conducting any activities.
9.
Do not leave your craft in the waters unattended.
10.
Put on a life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD) at all
times when conducting water sports.
11.
Be considerate and cooperate with the organiser of any water
sports.
12.
Be familiar with areas of “no wakes” and “shallow” water zones.
13.
Help other users if they are in distress (without endangering
yourself or the person you are rescuing).
14.
Report your intended location and duration of your trip.
(Note: for special users with powered / motorised crafts, please
refer to Annex A)
C) Useful References
For specific code of conduct for each water sports
such as wakeboarding, canoeing, dragon boating, sailing, rowing etc, please
refer to their respective web-sites for more details and information:
For Singapore Canoe Federation, please refer to
website www.scf.org.sg
or email @ secretary@scf.org.sg
For Singapore Waterski and Waterboard Federation,
please refer to website www.swwf.org.sg or email @ swwf@swwf.org.sg.
For Singapore Dragon Boat Association, please refer
website www.sdba.org.sg
or email @ sdba@starhub.net.sg.
For Singapore Sailing Federation, please refer website www.sailing.org.sg
or email @ Edwin@singaporesailing.org.sg.
For Singapore Rowing Association, please
refer website www.sara.org.sg
or email @ admin@sara.gov.sg
For Singapore Power Boat Association, please refer
website www.spba.org.sg or email @ spba1@singnet.com.sg
D) Contact Us
You can contact
PUB Service Centre (PUB-One) at 1800-284 6600 if you have any feedback or any
suggestion or notice any wrong doings, irresponsible behaviour or any incidents
such as oil spills, fires on craft, collision.
For emergency situations, please call 999-Police/ 995- SCDF.
If
you wish to
organise any recreational activities in reservoirs and waterways, you can visit
our website at http://www.pub.gov.sg/Marina/reservoirnotice.htm to find
out more information.
If you
wish to know more about how you can play your part by keeping Marina Reservoir
and our waterways clean and volunteer to help, you can visit www.wws.org.sg.
Help to share these messages
to your friends and family which will help in creating a better environment for
all.
Annex A
Code of Conduct for Motorised Boating at Marina Reservoir
(A)
Safe Navigation
1.
Observe the international collision prevention conventions which
includes the following:
(a) Motorised crafts
are to give way to non-motorised craft such as sailing boats, canoes etc.
(b) When two motorised crafts are meeting head-on
or nearly head-on, each has to alter course to starboard.
(c) When two motorised crafts cross each other,
give way to the craft on your starboard side.
(d) When overtaking, you can overtake from
either side but only when it is safe and there is no approaching craft.
(e) When passing a non- motorised craft, slow
down so as to create minimum wake.
(f) Always keep a safe distance from all other
crafts
(B) Safeguarding the
Water Quality.
To safeguard the water quality
in reservoir, you must abide by the following:
1.
Use crafts with clean/non-pollutive engines e.g. 4 strokes, new
diesel, batteries or electric
2.
Do not discharge the bilge / grey water (except at designated
points).
3.
Do not use antifouling paints which contained TBT or cuprous
oxide.
4.
Do not operate crafts that creates wakes which stir up the
sediments from the reservoir bed.
5.
Do not carry out refuelling / repairs / maintenance work in the
reservoir.
(C) Other general codes
1.
Always provide the necessary safety equipment on board such as
life jackets and fire extinguishers at all times
2.
Always ensure that the
craft is at all times adequately secured and that the moorings are tended.
(D) You may wish to refer to
the Public Utilities (Reservoirs and Catchment Areas) Regulations 2006 on the
safe navigation rules. Copies of the
Regulations can be obtained from the National Printer, SNP Corporation Ltd,
Legal Publishing, 1 Kim Seng Promenade #18-01/06 Great World City East Tower,
Singapore 237994
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We will like to thank the following for
their contributions in this code of conduct
Maritime and Port Authority
People’s Association
Urban Redevelopment Board
Waterways Watch Society
SAF Yacht Club