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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

MPA offers more LNG bunkering licences to address growing demand for cleaner marine fuels

Industry experts say that demand for LNG bunkering has grown significantly over the past few years.
Industry experts say that demand for LNG bunkering has grown significantly over the past few years.

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What the sea means to us

Mr Ramlee Ahmat recalls his life on Pulau Blakang Mati and acknowledges how important the sea and the maritime industry are to Singapore
Mr Ramlee Ahmat recalls his life on Pulau Blakang Mati and acknowledges how important the sea and the maritime industry are to Singapore

2025 another record year for S’pore’s port as containers handled, vessel arrivals hit new highs

The record highs achieved by Singapore's port in 2025 highlight its role as a "choice port of call", said Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai.
The record highs achieved by Singapore's port in 2025 highlight its role as a "choice port of call", said Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai.

Two tugboats detained over illegal anchoring off Johor waters

The boat was alleged to have anchored without a permit.
The boat was alleged to have anchored without a permit.

Stay vigilant at sea during the north-east monsoon season: MPA

People engaging in sea-based recreational activities such as canoeing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing should always don life jackets, the MPA said.
People engaging in sea-based recreational activities such as canoeing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing should always don life jackets, the MPA said.

Singapore re-elected to UN’s International Maritime Organization council for 17th successive term

Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow (left) and International Maritime Organization secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez at the 34th Session of the International Maritime Organization Assembly.
Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow (left) and International Maritime Organization secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez at the 34th Session of the International Maritime Organization Assembly.

Singapore named top container port under new global benchmark

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MSC ALIYA container ship sailing under the flag of Liberia next to Double Trolley Quay Cranes at PSA Tuas Port on Oct 21, 2025.

PSA is expecting to move over all their operations at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, and Brani Terminals to Tuas Port by 2027. Operations at Pasir Panjang Terminal will be consolidated at Tuas Port by 2040s. 

Tuas Port is currently the world’s largest fully automated container terminal and will have an annual handling capacity of 65 million TEUs when it’s fully completed in the 2040s.

Automated equipment and integrated operations systems will be deployed to operate this next generation port. The first set of berths at Tuas Port Phase 1 have started operations since 2021.

Can be used for stories on PSA, port, ship, economy, container, terminal, trade, berth, budget, transshipment, supply chain, operator, business, money, property, land, finance, and financial, maritime, supply chain, port operator, shipping, export, trade war, recession, tariff and transportation.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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MSC ALIYA container ship sailing under the flag of Liberia next to Double Trolley Quay Cranes at PSA Tuas Port on Oct 21, 2025.

PSA is expecting to move over all their operations at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, and Brani Terminals to Tuas Port by 2027. Operations at Pasir Panjang Terminal will be consolidated at Tuas Port by 2040s. 

Tuas Port is currently the world’s largest fully automated container terminal and will have an annual handling capacity of 65 million TEUs when it’s fully completed in the 2040s.

Automated equipment and integrated operations systems will be deployed to operate this next generation port. The first set of berths at Tuas Port Phase 1 have started operations since 2021.

Can be used for stories on PSA, port, ship, economy, container, terminal, trade, berth, budget, transshipment, supply chain, operator, business, money, property, land, finance, and financial, maritime, supply chain, port operator, shipping, export, trade war, recession, tariff and transportation.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

NParks board chairman to also assume role of MPA board chairman from Dec 1

Mr Loh Khum Yean (left) will take over from Mr Niam Chiang Meng as chairman of the MPA board from Dec 1.
Mr Loh Khum Yean (left) will take over from Mr Niam Chiang Meng as chairman of the MPA board from Dec 1.

S’pore-bound ferry from Batam collides with tanker; no reports of injury, pollution, says MPA

The Singapore-bound MV Horizon 9 collided with the LA Digue, a chemical tanker, in Singapore waters at around 7.30pm on Nov 10.
The Singapore-bound MV Horizon 9 collided with the LA Digue, a chemical tanker, in Singapore waters at around 7.30pm on Nov 10.

Singapore adds 94 ships to registry in September as vessel reflagging accelerates

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Singapore added 94 ships to its registry in the month September, taking the total number of ships to 4,230.
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Singapore added 94 ships to its registry in the month September, taking the total number of ships to 4,230.

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