Singapore Strait
| Singapore Strait | |
|---|---|
Map of the Singapore Strait | |
| Coordinates | 1°13′N 103°55′E / 01.22°N 103.92°E |
| Type | Strait |
| Basin countries | Singapore Indonesia Malaysia |
| Max. length | 114 km (71 mi) |
| Min. width | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
| Average depth | 22 m (72 ft) (minimum, within the nautical channel) |
| Settlements | Singapore Batam |
The Singapore Strait is a 113 km-long (70 mi), 19 km-wide (12 mi) strait between the Strait of Malacca in the west and the South China Sea in the east. Singapore is on the north of the channel, and the Indonesian Riau Islands are on the south. The two countries share a maritime border along the strait.
It includes Keppel Harbour and many small islands. The strait provides the deepwater passage to the Port of Singapore, which makes it very busy. Approximately 2,000 merchant ships traverse the waters on a daily basis in 2017. The depth of the Singapore Strait limits the maximum draft of vessels going through the Straits of Malacca, and the Malaccamax ship class.