Despite observation, Singapore denies safety fears over port crowding

Lloyd's List, 6 Apr 2009, Marcus Hand
THE Singapore authorities have hit out at suggestions that its anchorages are congested with idle vessels, resulting in concerns over navigational safety.
“Over recent months, the utilisation rate of our anchorages has been fairly stable. In other words, our anchorages have not become more crowded as a result of the economic downturn. Concerns over increasing congestion are hence unfounded,” Maritime & Port Authority port master Lee Cheng Wee said in reply to queries from Lloyd’s List.
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