As part of Singapore’s recovery from COVID-19 pandemic, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore will top up the MaritimeSG Together Package by S$3.5 million.
This brings the cumulative amount of support to more than S$36 million. A 50% office rental rebate and new recovery grant for regional ferry service operators (RFOs) and regional ferry terminal operator to build resilience in their operating models will be introduced under the Package from 1 July to 31 December 2021.
The Government will also be subsidising mandatory Antigen Rapid Tests (ART) for high-risk maritime workers until 30 September 2021.
The Package which was first introduced in May 2020 and extended in January 2021, provides support for companies, individuals and seafarers during the pandemic. MPA will extend relevant measures under the Package for another six months from 1 July 2021. The support measures being extended include:
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- Support for passenger-carrying vessels and passenger terminal operators i.e. SATS-Creuers Cruise Services Pte Ltd (SCCS) and Singapore Cruise Centre (Private) Limited (SCCPL);
- Support for offshore vessel operators;
- Extension of credit terms for maritime companies;
- Manpower support schemes for maritime companies and individuals; and
- Support for Singaporean seafarers.
