Singapore COVID-19 Response Plan

Purpose
As a result of the COVID pandemic, many governments and companies have imposed restrictions limiting the movement of people. This working
document describes at a country level how OSRL will approach supporting Members during spill response incidents. It is intended to be referred to as
guidance only, based on best-available information at the time of writing. It should be read in conjunction with the latest COVID-19 statement on OSRL’s
website: https://www.oilspillresponse.com/news--media/news/coronavirus-statement/

COVID-19 Response Readiness Dashboard

OSRL Members' Information Hub - a single location to cover your needs, keep you up to date and provide you with the latest information on our response
readiness. https://www.oilspillresponse.com/covid-19/

To discuss the country plan or for further information please contact directly: the plan authors (DionDarrenSoyza@oilspillresponse.com or
TaiHongNguyen@oilspillresponse.com), the duty manager, or your OSRL representative.

Revision history
Version Date Updated Description of Change
1 12-May-2020
2 28-May-2020
3 30-June-2020
4 14-July-2020
5 21-September-2020
6 06-January-2021
7 08-February-2021
8 17-May-2021
First published version.
Added further details on shoreline and offshore operations, waste management and a section of selected references
Updated to reflect government guidance on phased reopening and in-bound Green Travel Channels
OSRL generic statement updates for logistics, aviation, UAV and selected references
Updates to selected references and travel green lanes/fast channels
Updates on Phase 3 recovery plan and safe travel lanes/border control measures
New government guidelines for shore personal involved in offshore operations & updated border control updates
Returns to Phase 2 – Heightened Alert; Revised government guidelines and restrictions in place

Service Normal Service Disruption / Restrictions Amended Approach

Aspect
OSRL’s Remote technical advice from OSRL Duty None As normal
Emergency Manager, including support in
Operations developing:
Centre • Spill Impact Mitigation Assessment's
• Response strategy recommendations
• Tactical Response Plans and
• Inputs to Incident Action Plans
• Inputs to response visualisation /
common operating picture

Provision of 2D and 3D oil spill modelling None As normal

Provision of satellite imagery None As normal

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Mobilisation Mobilisation of OSRL response team to OSRL Singapore continue to maintain a pool of
incident location assisted by mobilising responders split into two teams that can be
party deployed to site at any one time to meet the
service level agreement requirements.
In the case of a prolonged response, this pool will
need to be supplemented by responders from
other bases around the world. The following
restriction will need to be considered for this
approach;
*NEW - Restrictions for entering Singapore.
Due to the rise in community infections,
Singapore has suspended existing RGL Reciprocal OSRL continues to be an essential service provider in
Green Lanes except for those from low-risk Singapore and our ability to mobilise people and equipment
countries (Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Macao, to respond to incidents remains unaffected.
Mainland China and New Zealand)
New entry approvals have been reduced or halted
until further notice for all long-term pass holders
with travel history to higher-risk
countries/regions (i.e. all countries/regions,
except Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Macao,
Mainland China and New Zealand). For all other
travellers (e.g business) not covered by the
arrangements above, entry is not allowed except
in exceptional and urgent circumstances.
• For more information, visit ICA Safe Travel
Lane Application Portal.
https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/ . For more
information on SafeTravel Pass, refer to
the reference section.
Based on the new restriction above, overseas
based OSRL Responders (and associated
contractors) would not be granted entry unless
they are from low-risk countries/regions (as
above) or there is an alternative approach (e.g.
exemption is sought).
(Refer to Notices section at the end of document
for the latest border control measures and
restrictions on entry)
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Amended Approach
Further Restrictions Under Phase 2 (Heightened
Alert)
“With the rise in Covid-19 community cases, Singapore has
tightened its restrictions on movements and activities from
this Sunday (May 16) until June 13. Multi-Ministry
Taskforce announced additional measures and restrictions
under Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) to minimise transmission
of the virus in a swift and decisive manner.”
https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-
highlights/details/updates-on-local-situation-and-
heightened-alert-to-minimise-transmission-14May
OSRL will deploy in country resources in the event of an
incident provided it can be done safely and legally, with
appropriate precautions in place to safeguard the health of
staff and contractors working under us.
Our 5 x 5 free Technical Advisory service is still applicable. In
addition to this, OSRL can assign virtual Technical Advisors
thru remote platforms such as MSTeams/Zoom at client
request to support an incident.
For a major response involving a significant pool of
responders, the following phased approach to people
deployment will be adopted:
First wave response:
• OSRL will utilise its split team Response personnel
from Singapore to mobilise necessary equipment
and deploy to the client sites to provide support in
IMT / Technical Advisory and Field-Based
operational roles as determined by the needs of
the incident.
Second wave response if required
• OSRL would identify early on and deploy
responders from our global bases (UK, Bahrain, Ft
Lauderdale) as most appropriate for the nature of
the incident. These responders would be able to
backfill fill EOC/IMT/technical advisory/field-based
roles. It is expected that either an exemption to
SHN will be obtained for responders from overseas
(where Green Lane/Fast Travel Channels does not
exist) or alternative approaches to such as PCR
testing pre-departure and on arrival and/or
supporting documentation from members or
relevant government agencies (e.g. MPA) will be
considered. In addition, this wave will be identified
early on to serve SHN whilst the above process is
on-going and expedited.
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Mobilisation of dispersant aircraft and
aircrew to incident location, assisted by
mobilising party
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)
guidance states that aircrew are exempted from
the 14-day self-isolation upon entry requirements,
though are required to self-isolate in their
accommodation between work shifts, as well as
taking other appropriate precautions to minimise
exposure and practice physical distancing
measures.
IAR C-130
IAR - operator of the C-130 dispersant aircraft based in
Senai, Malaysia - has confirmed the exemption applies to
their aircrew and would be able to enter and operate
without restrictions. The mobilisation of dispersant aircraft
and aircrew into Singapore remains unaffected and IAR
need to obtain approvals from the Singapore airspace
authority – CAAS to conduct dispersant spraying operations.
The normal level of support would be required from
mobilising party to secure approvals and aviation support
services for aerial dispersant missions (e.g. permit
application for low-lying flight and dispersant spray, etc.)

T2 727

T2 have confirmed their ability to respond, however country

Mobilisation of surface response
equipment and dispersants to incident
location.
Mobilisation of Global Dispersant
Stockpile to incident location, assisted by
mobilising party
Applicable to members subscribed to GDS
supplementary agreement
No impact for mobilisation of equipment from
Singapore base to incident in Singapore.
Updated
Airlines are starting to slowly bring routes for
passengers back, therefore taking the strain off
the freight market. Recent work conducted by our
charter agent has identified that the availability of
cargo aircraft is improving. Notably, both AN-124
and B747 availability is improving with potential
access to B747 freighters within days. Charter
costs are also returning to typical market value.
Please contact OSRL directly for further
information.
specific requirements would be reviewed at the time of
mobilisation. The normal level of support would be required
from mobilising party to secure aviation support services at
the Forward Operating Airport for dispersant missions (e.g.
supply of fuel, compressed air, airport logistics, permit
application(s) for low-lying flight and clearances etc.) but
may also include support to apply for Essential worker
status (if applicable). Aircrew would follow the same risk
mitigation measures for all ground operations as OSRL
infield responders including; the use of appropriate PPE,
enhanced personal hygiene and physical distancing. For air
operations the appropriate contractor mitigations, Essential
personnel only, the use of personal issue headsets, Personal
Hygiene kits”.
GENERAL
As normal, the optimal routing for equipment and
dispersant mobilisation will be based on availability of
freight forwards and routing options taking into
consideration cost and client preferences.
In Singapore, OSRL has a sizeable stockpile of equipment
and dispersants that are available for members to call upon.
Our ability to mobile these resources to a spill site remains
unaffected.
If additional resources are required from overseas to
supplement this, the optimal routing for equipment will be
based on availability of the spot market.
NOTE ON GDS MOBILISATION
GDS mobilisation is typically a long wavelength operation,
focussed on maintaining continuous supply chain of
dispersants to enable ongoing subsea, aerial and vessel-
based dispersant application to occur.

In-country IMT-based technical advice No impact to use of Singapore response pool. OSRL can provide face 2 face IMT-base technical advice to
response Overseas response pool may be impacted by entry clients and this remains unaffected.
and self-isolation restrictions.
For a prolonged response involving us of overseas resource
pool, this can be mitigated thru advance planning of
manpower resource and approvals to bring in our overseas
responders into country.

Option to conduct remote technical advice into an IMT will

be provided by technical staff based in any OSRL location via
video conferencing platforms such as Skype, Microsoft
Teams, Zoom, etc.

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Aerial surveillance operations (incl. UAV) Air service contractors in Singapore are operating
as normal and this remains unaffected. Singapore
airspace remains open to surveillance flights
subjected to regulatory approvals.
UAV
OSRL has a Call-Off Agreement with Sky-Futures,
Terradrone, Bristow, and Altitude Imaging to
provide UAV capabilities globally to support aerial
surveillance operations. The UAV operators have UAV
bases around the world, operations may be
restricted due to international travel restrictions. respond subject to obtaining key or essential worker status
OSRL can conduct aerial surveillance operation and this
service remains unaffected.
OSRL will provide remote support and advice to member on
the aerial surveillance operation, spill identification and spill
quantification based on the information gathered during
the surveillance flight chartered by the member, e.g.
photographs and videography.
OSRLs UAV providers have confirmed their ability to
to the relevant country. The challenge for mobilising an
international UAV services is the travel logistics and
personnel isolation requirements on arrival. Where
practicable, OSRL would request a local service provider via
the network of UAV operators we work with. UAV
operations are also subject to obtaining permissions,
licenses, and meeting regulatory requirements in the
country of operation.

Support from Member to apply for exemptions/approvals

Shoreline and inland operations
from relevant government agencies for UAV operator to be
exempted will apply. OSRL responders can provide technical
advice and analysis of UAV imagery/video remotely if
necessary.
Shoreline response operations and Shoreline OSRL can conduct shoreline response operations and this
Clean-up Assessment Technique (SCAT) operations remains unaffected. For shoreline impacts at public areas,
have minor to no impact. OSRL will collaborate with the lead agencies such as MPA
and supporting agencies such NEA and Nparks to coordinate
and manage an efficient and effective shoreline response.

OSRL has a sizeable amount of waste storage equipment in

its stockpile. For a spill involving a large amount of waste
generated, this can be supplemented by access to third
party providers with waste storage equipment.

OSRL has access to certified waste management contractors

for handling waste from cradle to grave. These waste
management contractors remain operable and can be called
upon during a response.

SCAT operations can also be adapted to be carried remotely

through the deployment of UAV with remote support being
provided to interpret imagery and input into SCAT
programme.

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Offshore vessel-based operations Offshore response operations have minor to no
impact.
MPA PORT MARINE CIRCULAR NO. 04 OF
2021
REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORE-BASED
PERSONNEL BOARDING VESSELS AT
ANCHORAGES, SHIPYARDS, TERMINALS AND
MARINAS IN THE PORT OF SINGAPORE TO
PRODUCE VALID COVID-19 POLYMERASE
CHAIN REACTION (PCR) TEST – See amended
approach.
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Amended Approach
Personnel Readiness – PCR Tests
As part of the safeguards to ensure the safe restart of work
activities in Singapore, workers in selected sectors (e.g.
marine) have been undergoing Rostered Routine Testing
(RRT) every 14 days supported by the Singapore
Government’s initiative to ensure high-risk front-line
workers are protected.
OSRL have enrolled responders from the Singapore response
teams on to the 14-day Rostered Routine Testing (RRT)
program supported by the Government of Singapore and
will endeavour to maintain and up-keep personal on the RRT
program for the foreseeable future until such no longer
necessary.
Personnel Readiness – COVID Vaccination
In January 2021, Singapore government announced that it
will prioritize maritime personnel to receive vaccinations
thru the Sea - Air Vaccination Exercise (SAVE). Frontline
maritime personnel who are Singaporeans and long-term
residents living in the community will be prioritized for
vaccinations.
OSRL have registered its Singapore base responders onto
the SAVE vaccination exercise. OSRL Singapore based
Responders have since completed two doses of COVID19
vaccinations in Feb2021 and OSRL have a pool of
responders in Singapore vaccinated against COVID19.
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Offshore Vessel Operations
OSRL will engage VOO service providers as first option for
providing vessels for any offshore response. OSRL maintains
close contact with selected Singapore registered VOO
service providers for vessels to be used during spills and
these operators remain unaffected. In addition to this, OSRL
has access to Clarkson’s Sea/Response software where live
tracking of VOO operators within Singapore can be
identified as potential offshore vessels for major prolong
response.
Mobilisation of offshore resources to ports/ quaysides
remain unaffected. OSRL can conduct offshore response
operations subject to meeting and adhering to MPA’s SMM
measures (e.g use of Safety@sea, Trace Together, SMM
guidelines etc)
OSRL will work closely with the lead agency for spills in
Singapore, MPA and will deploy its resources as best to
respond to any offshore spill. OSRL maintains close working
relationship and is seen as an essential service provider. For
spills within Singapore waters, quarantine requirements for
normally shore based responders working offshore during
spills will not be applicable subject to COVID SMM control
measures. For transboundary spills, vessel operating under
MPA jurisdictions and adhering to MPA SMM measures will
not be subjected to blanket quarantine measures as long as
COVID-19 border controls guidelines are maintained by
vessels.
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Aerial dispersant operations Aerial dispersant operation remains unaffected. IAR C-130
IAR/T2 is able to operate in Singapore subjected to
aerial dispersant operations regulatory approvals The operation can be conducted by the trained aircrew with
by the relevant Singapore authorities. remote support from OSRL personnel via video
conferencing.

The Hercules C-130 fitted with RIDDS dispersant spraying

system would be the preferred aerial dispersant aircraft due
to its proximity located in Malaysia. Estimated flight time
from Senai, Malaysia to an incident location in Singapore
territorial waters approx. 30mins *Note this excludes the
contractual 6 hours of ground preparedness time.

T2 B727

If that aircraft was unavailable for any reason, the

T2 B727 fitted with TERSUS dispersant spraying system
would be utilised. This aircraft is based in the UK and
so, would be subject to extended transit time.

*The 727 flight times detailed below are for guidance

purposes only and are subject to obtaining flight clearances,
landing permits, ground handling time, local security
situation, adverse weather conditions or any other
unforeseen circumstance which could delay the flight. As
with any response there will be factors outside of our control
which could affect the response times and every endeavour
will be taken to ensure a timely mobilisation.

Singapore Johor 0800 departure

Timings with Boom Fit at destination

Doncaster-Paphos: 04:40 (12:40)
Tech stop: 01:00 (13:40)
Paphos-Bahrain: 02:20 (16:00)
Night Stop: 11:00 (05:00)
Bahrain-Columbo: 04:25 (09:25)
Tech Stop:01:00 (10:25)
Columbo-Johor:03:30 (13:55)
Tech stop & Boom Fit: 02:00 (15:55)

Total elapsed time ready to spray: 29:55

Singapore Johor 1400 departure

Timings with Boom Fit at destination

Doncaster-Paphos: 04:40 (18:40)
Tech stop: 01:00 (19:40)
Paphos-Bahrain: 02:20 (22:00)
Night Stop: 11:00 (09:00)
Bahrain-Columbo: 04:25 (13:25)
Tech Stop:01:00 (14:25)
Columbo-Johor:03:30 (17:55)
Tech stop & Boom Fit: 02:00 (19:55)

Total elapsed time ready to spray: 29:55

OSRL will be able to support dispersant loading operations

at staging sites located at Seletar or Changi Airport to
support aerial dispersant operations in Singapore and this
remains unaffected.

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Oiled wildlife response Personnel & Equipment
Mobilisation of oiled wildlife equipment held by
OSRL and international oiled wildlife experts
impacted by travel and logistics restrictions.
Personnel
OSRL members have access to Sea Alarm Foundation’s
Technical Advisors based in Belgium, for which one advisor
can be deployed to site to provide oiled wildlife response
advice and supervision.

OSRL members can also engage OSRL’s in-house oiled

wildlife experts based in our UK and Perth office.

If the travel restrictions exemption cannot be granted

for domestic travel, the technical advice from our inhouse
expert can be given remotely through video
conferencing platform such as Skype, Microsoft teams,
Zoom etc

Equipment
OSRL members have access to OSRL wildlife equipment
located in Singapore, Southampton, Bahrain and Ft
Lauderdale. Refer to mobilisation of surface response
equipment for more details on mobilising equipment from
overseas.

Singapore base oiled wildlife equipment can be mobilised to

site and this remains unaffected.

For Overseas based oiled wildlife equipment, the optimal

routing for equipment will be based on availability of the
spot market.

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References from selected Agencies or Governing Authorities (those in red – latest release)
No Governing Description/Document Title Document Link
Authority
1. Singapore COVID-19 Legislative Act - https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/pressroom/pr
Government COVID-19 (TEMPORARY MEASURES) ACT 2020 ess-releases/annex-for-notification-8-apr-2020.pdf

COVID-19 Legislative Regulation - https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/COVID19TMA2020-S254-

COVID-19 (TEMPORARY MEASURES) (CONTROL ORDER) 2020?DocDate=20200407
REGULATIONS 2020

“SafeEntry” Application - https://www.ndi-api.gov.sg/safeentry

National digital check-in system for Workplace/ Businesses

“TraceTogether” Application - https://www.tracetogether.gov.sg/

National Contact Tracing Application

Additional restrictions under Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) to https://www.gov.sg/article/additional-restrictions-under-phase-

minimise transmission 2--heightened-alert
2. Ministry of Health COVID-19 Health Situation in Singapore (latest updates) https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19
(MOH) including Local Health Advisories and Inbound Travellers
Advisory

MOVING INTO PHASE THREE OF RE-OPENING https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/moving-into-

phase-three-of-re-opening

GRADUAL RE-OPENING OF TRAVEL AND CHANGES TO https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/gradual-re-

BORDER MEASURES opening-of-travel-and-changes-to-border-measures

UPDATES ON BORDER AND COMMUNITY MEASURES https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/updates-on-

border-and-community-measures

HEALTH ADVISORY FOR PERSONS ISSUED STAY-HOME https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/2019-

NOTICE ncov/moh-health-advisory-for-persons-issued-stay-home-
notice-(170820)-(cleaned).pdf

UPDATES ON LOCAL SITUATION AND HEIGHTENED ALERT https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/updates-on-

TO MINIMISE TRANSMISSION local-situation-and-heightened-alert-to-minimise-transmission-
14May
3. Immigration and Latest Border Control Measures in Response to COVID-19 https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid-19
Checkpoints (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
Authority (ICA)
Safe Travel Lanes – https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health
Site containing all applicable approved Green/Fast Lane
travel channels for travel to Singapore (includes border
and health control measures)

STAY-HOME NOTICE – Guidance Document https://www.ica.gov.sg/docs/default-source/ica/covid-19/stay-

home-notice.pdf

ALL INCOMING TRAVELLERS, INCLUDING RETURNING https://www.sgpc.gov.sg/sgpcmedia/media_releases/ica/press_

RESIDENTS, LONGTERM PASS HOLDERS, WORK PASS
HOLDERS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS, SERVING THEIR STAY-
HOME NOTICE OUTSIDE OF DEDICATED FACILITIES TO DON
ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE
4. Ministry of Trade Sector Specific Requirements – Marine & Offshore Sector
and Industry (MTI)
UPDATED ADVISORY FOR THE MARINE & OFFSHORE
SECTOR
release/P-20200803-1/attachment/ICA-MOM-
MOE%20Joint%20Press%20Release%20On%20Electronic%20Mo
nitoring%20Devices.pdf
https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/safemanagement/sector/
https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/images/guides/AdvisoryMOSect
or_19Feb.pdf

UPDATED ADVISORY FOR THE MARINE & OFFSHORE https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/images/guides/AdvisoryMOSect

SECTOR – FAQ or_30Mar.pdf

COVID-SAFE RESTART CRITERIA https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/images/guides/MORestartCriter

FOR SHIPYARDS, RESIDENT CONTRACTORS AND COMMON ia.pdf
CONTRACTORS1 (MARINE & OFFSHORE)
5. Ministry of Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-
Manpower (MOM) workplace after Circuit Breaker period (From 2 June 2020, management-measures
post circuit breaker)

Annex A – Resources to assist companies https://www.mom.gov.sg/-/media/mom/documents/covid-

19/annex-a-resources-to-assist-companies.pdf

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Annex B - Checklist of Safe Management Measures
Required at the Workplace for Resumption of Business
Activities
Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and
from COVID-19 affected areas;
Section 4. To bring pass holders into Singapore
Additional requirements and responsibilities to bring pass
holders (work pass holders and their dependants) into
Singapore
Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the
workplace
6. Civil Aviation HEALTH SAFETY MEASURES TO MITIGATE RISK
Authority of OF COVID-19 IN AVIATION
Singapore (CAAS)
HEIGHTENED VIGILANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF SAFE
MANAGEMENT MEASURES (SMMs) AT CHANGI AND
SELETAR AIRPORTS
UPDATE ON BORDER MEASURES FOR WORK PASS
HOLDERS
PRE-DEPARTURE COVID-19 POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION
(PCR) TEST REQUIREMENT FOR ALL INBOUND PASSENGERS
DIRECTIVE NO. 10 OF 2020 (COVID-19 MEASURES FOR
FOREIGN AIR OPERATORS)
7. Maritime & Port Vessel Operations Guidelines during COVID-19;
Authority
Singapore (MPA) ADVISORY FOR SHORE PERSONNEL AND SHIP CREW
VISITING OR WORKING ONBOARD VESSELS ALONGSIDE
WHARVES, IN SHIPYARDS AND AT ANCHORAGES
Port Marine Circulars
No. 032 OF 2020
Measures Taken to Safeguard Health and Safety of Shore-
Based Personnel in Maritime Sector
ADVISORY ON MARINE SERVICE PROVIDERS ATTENDING
TO VESSELS AT ANCHORAGES AND TERMINALS IN THE
PORT OF SINGAPORE
PORT MARINE CIRCULAR NO. 04 OF 2021
REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORE-BASED PERSONNEL
BOARDING VESSELS AT ANCHORAGES, SHIPYARDS,
TERMINALS AND MARINAS IN THE PORT OF SINGAPORE
TO PRODUCE VALID COVID-19 POLYMERASE CHAIN
REACTION (PCR) TEST
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https://www.mom.gov.sg/-/media/mom/documents/covid-
19/annex-b-checklist-of-safe-management-measures.pdf
https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/advisory-for-employers-and-
employees-travelling-to-and-from-affected-areas
https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/additional-responsibilities
https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-
management-measures
https://www.caas.gov.sg/docs/default-source/docs---spp/caas-
document-on-health-safety-measures-for-covid-19.pdf
https://www.caas.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-
document-library/caas-circular-2021-28-on-vigilance-n-
enforcement.pdf
https://www.caas.gov.sg/docs/default-source/docs---
cartf/circulars-2021/caas-circular_2021_29_update-on-border-
measures-for-work-pass-holders.pdf
https://www.caas.gov.sg/docs/default-source/docs---
cartf/circulars-2021/caas_circular_2021_26.pdf
https://www.caas.gov.sg/docs/default-source/docs---
cartf/directives-2020/caas-directive-no-10.pdf
Refer to here for latest amendments;
https://www.caas.gov.sg/legislation-regulations/covid-19-
publications/directives
https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/port-of-
singapore/circulars-and-notices/detail/da2ac1cf-5d78-4aeb-
afce-1e0889702164
https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/media-
centre/news-releases/detail/5809f71d-1e02-4f47-a05b-
00f6214f6064
https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/wcm/connect/www/b5f05681-
48a8-4e90-8820-4276b3d98f0b/Annex+-
+PMC+35+of+2020.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/wcm/connect/www/03770ea4-
fedc-47d6-86eb-b22779020ea2/pc21-
04.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=03770ea4-
fedc-47d6-86eb-b22779020ea2&attachment=true
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Notices & Infographics

*Updated - Overview of current border control measures for entry into Singapore

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https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/files/SHN-and-swab-summary.pdf

COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction Test (“PCR Test”)

The COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction test (“PCR test”) is regarded worldwide to as the most accurate and reliable test to detect active
COVID-19 infections. A PCR test is generally administered by a trained professional who will take a swab sample from the nose and/or throat
of a traveller. In Singapore’s context, all inbound travellers aged 7 and above, including those who had recovered from COVID-19, will be PCR-
tested before and/or upon arrival.

PCR Test before Departing to Singapore

Depending on the travellers’ travel history and Safe Travel lane used to visit Singapore, travellers may be required to take a PCR test within 72
hours before departing to Singapore.

PCR Test in Singapore

All travellers will take a PCR test upon arrival in Singapore. Depending on the country of departure/14-day travel history and Safe Travel Lane
used, travellers may be required to serve a Stay Home Notice (SHN) and take another PCR test before the end of their SHN. The cost of the
PCR test taken in Singapore will be borne by all travellers, as follows:

Point of Swab Swab location Charge Payment Mode

(inclusive of
GST)

On arrival in Changi Airport S$160 You must use this eService to book and pay for the
Singapore tests before arriving in Singapore.

Woodlands and Tuas S$160 On arrival, travellers must register and pay for the tests at the
Checkpoints checkpoints using any of these modes:

• Cash in Singapore dollars

• NETS
• MasterCard or VISA

Tanah Merah Ferry S$160 You must use MPA's eService to book and pay for the
Terminal test before arriving in Singapore.

While serving Stay- Specified testing S$125 Pay during application for entry into Singapore
Home Notice (SHN) facility in Singapore

All travellers would be informed of their PCR test results verbally by phone or in person. Travellers with a SingPass account can login
to HealthHub for their PCR test results.
https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/covid19-tests/pcrtest#price
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SHN-Dedicated Facilities (SDF)

Travellers arriving from higher-risk countries/regions will be required to serve their Stay Home Notice (SHN) at an SHN Dedicated Facility
(SDF) assigned to them by the Singapore Government. The standard costs for SDF stays are provided in the tables below. These exclude the
costs of PCR tests and laundry.

Cost of SDF Stay (14 Days)

Single adult $2,000 per person for accommodation and food.

Two adults* $1,300 per person for accommodation and food.

Cost of SDF Stay (21 Days)

Single adult $3,000 per person for accommodation and food.

Two adults* $1,950 per person for accommodation and food.

*
Only family members (defined as grandparents, parents, spouse, parents-in-law, siblings or children) are permitted to share a room.

The exact total costs will be made known to travellers during the entry approval application process for pass holders or at check-in to the SDF
for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Travellers who fail to pay for the SDF cost may be charged interest for late payments. Please
refer to the FAQs for more information.

Travellers who wish to book an SDF suite at a specific hotel at higher cost, may click here to find out more.

SDF Opt-Out

Travellers may opt-out of SDF if they suffer from critical illness, special medical condition, or have mobility issues, via the form here.
Applications to opt-out of SDF must be submitted three working days before the traveller’s scheduled arrival in Singapore.

Any prior approvals for opt-out granted may be revoked due to the latest public health risk assessment. In such an event, the prevailing border
and health control measures will apply. This includes SDF stays and payments, where applicable.

https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/shn/sdf

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*Updated - Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)

https://www.todayonline.com/8days/seeanddo/thingstodo/whats-allowed-whats-not-under-new-tightened-phase-2-measures-may-16-june

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