SINGAPORE AND BRUNEI DEEPEN COOPERATION IN AIRCRAFT AND MARINE ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

   Singapore's Ministry of Transport (MOT) and Brunei Darussalam's Ministry of Communications (MOC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation relating to Aircraft and Marine Accident and Incident Investigation. Under the MOU, the two Ministries will work together to share investigation facilities, equipment, resources, experience and training opportunities relating to aircraft and marine accident and incident investigation.

2     The MOU was inked in Singapore on the sidelines of the 44th Senior Transport Officials Meeting by Mr Loh Ngai Seng, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Singapore, and Mr Haji Azhar Bin Haji Ahmad, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications, Brunei Darussalam.

3     Mr Loh said, “The signing of this MOU signifies our close cooperation with Brunei Darussalam in enhancing the capabilities and professionalism of our air and marine safety investigators. Singapore will continue to work with our friends in the region to expand training opportunities and exchanges in this area.”

4     The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau, under the MOT, is responsible for conducting independent safety investigations into air and marine accidents and incidents and making recommendations to enhance the safety of air and sea transport. The Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Investigation Division under the MOC, is responsible for the conduct of safety investigations into the air, marine and road occurrences for the enhancement of transportation safety.