Sufficient capacity in S'pore Strait to handle growth in traffic: MPA
Posted: 28 October 2009 1608 hrs

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SINGAPORE: A study commissioned by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said the Singapore Strait has sufficient capacity to handle growth in maritime traffic.

All things being equal, the current traffic level in the strait could be increased by at least 75 per cent without comprising safety and efficiency.

The finding from the Straits of Malacca and Singapore capacity study was presented to the shipping industry on Wednesday.

MPA shared the finding with their counterparts in Indonesia and Malaysia earlier this month.

The second phase of the study will examine possible measures that can enhance the capacity of the Singapore Strait while at the same time maintaining navigational safety.

The waterway is used for international navigation and supports the bulk of the maritime trade between Europe, the Middle East and East Asia. - CNA/vm