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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - Shipping Circular Singapore, 23 March 2015 Applicable to: Ship owners, ship managers, operators, masters and crew of Singapore-registered ships and the shipping community 1. The Prime Minister of Singapore has declared a period of National Mourning from 23 March 2015 to 29 March 2015 for the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. As a mark of respect, all Singapore-registered ships are requested to fly the Red Ensign at half-mast from 23 March 2015 to 29 March 2015. 2. The proper procedures for hoisting and lowering of the Red Ensign at half-mast are as follows: a) When hoisting the flag, it should be hoisted to the finial (top of the mast) for an instant, and then lowered to half-mast. b) When lowering the flag at the end of the day, it should be hoisted to the finial (top of the mast) for an instant, and then lowered. 3. Any queries relating to this circular should be directed to Mr Yao Yikai, Assistant Director (Registry Department), via Tel: (65) 6375 6228 or Ms Emily Sihab, Manager (Registry Department), MPA via Tel: (65) 6375 6227. Tan Suan Jow Director of Marine Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore press release |
