Lynda Hong, Channel NewsAsia 30 Jul 08;
SINGAPORE : Despite more movements in Singapore's port waters, the number of piloted incidents dipped significantly over the past 10 years.
In 2007, there were only four such incidents, a decrease of 89.2 per cent from the 37 reported in 1998.
Between 1998 and 2007, the amount of movement in Singapore waters increased by 35 per cent - from 1998's 108,500 to 146,000 in 2007.
These figures were released by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore at its 6th Pilotage Incentive Award Ceremony.
Five pilots were commended for high safety and service standards at the awards ceremony.
Sam Goh Ek Kang, Hamzah Bin Ismail, Low Chong Lim, Jeremy Tan Hon Chai and Yap Kok Chua each received S$2,000 cash and a certificate of commendation. - CNA /ls
