MPA introduces service enhancements

More than 4,600 ships flying the Singapore flag will benefit from service enhancements introduced by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Singapore-incorporated maritime companies will also receive assistance in the form of training on sustainability reporting. These initiatives were announced by Chief Executive of MPA, Mr Andrew Tan.

Themed ‘Innovation in Challenging Times’, this year’s SRS Forum focuses on how companies could leverage innovative practices such as Blockchain and e-certification to improve work processes.

Andrew said: “IoT, digitalisation and new technologies such as blockchain and smart drones are changing the way we work. To stay ahead, the Singapore Registry of Ships needs to embrace these technologies to offer value-added services to its customer. As a responsible flag administration, we will continue to find new ways to promote clean, efficient and sustainable shipping.”

As of now owners, managers and operators of Singapore-registered ships requiring urgent assistance after office hours will be able to call MPA’s new 24/7 customer service hotline at (+65) 6-CALL-SRS (6-2255-777). The hotline was introduced following feedback from the industry that it would be useful for them to contact MPA officers after office hours for urgent cases relating to crewing, registry and ship’s technical matters.

A range of other services are also available. For more information click here.

For more information visit www.mpa.gov.sg

11th Dec 2017