Tag: MPA Singapore

MPA Singapore informed that in view of the improving global COVID-19 situation, the low impact of imported cases on our healthcare capacity, and the absence of signs of threatening variants, Singapore will stand down the remaining COVID-19 border measures.

MPA Singapore announced that it will discontinue the 50% harbor craft port dues concession for floating storage units / floating storage regasification units.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Vietnam Maritime Administration (Vinamarine) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance maritime and port cooperation between Singapore and Vietnam.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Marine Safety Control Centre informed that on 31 January 2023, a prime mover with the driver in the vehicle fell into the sea at Keppel Terminal Berth. 

MPA Singapore informed that the Maritime Welfare Fee (MWF) concession will be extended for a further two years and cease thereafter.

The Northeast Monsoon has set in and is expected to last till March 2023. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) urges members of the public to exercise care and remain vigilant when at sea, in particular during this period. 

MPA Singapore informed that the current port dues rebate scheme for vessels handling transhipment vehicles in Singapore will expire on 31 December 2022.

Singapore’s National Hydrogen Strategy was launched at the Singapore International Energy Week 2022. To this end, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) invited interested parties to submit proposals to build, own and operate low or zero-carbon power generation and bunkering solutions in Jurong Island, Singapore. 

On 1 December 2022, at about 1500 hours, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was informed that 15 empty containers at Keppel Terminal had fallen from the wharf into the water as a result of strong winds during a sudden violent gust of wind.

Singapore has accepted IMO's amendments to the Convention, regarding the size of the IMO Council, the term of its Council Members, and the language texts.