Singapore’s role as a digital bunkering front‑runner Singapore has long been recognised as the world’s leading container port (LCP) and bunkering hub, combining high connectivity with strict fuel quality controls and mass flow metering. Building on this foundation, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is now moving bunkering into a fully digital environment. […]
In today’s volatile shipping environment, a port call is no longer a routine stop, it is a critical operational event that can impact safety, cost, schedule, and reputation. Singapore, sitting at the crossroads of major East–West trade lanes, remains one of the busiest and most strategically important hubs for global shipping. For owners, charterers, operators,
As ships, ports, and shoreside offices become more connected, cyber risk is now firmly a safety and business continuity issue—not just an IT problem. The IMO has made cyber risk management mandatory as part of the Safety Management System (SMS), and classification societies and industry bodies have followed with detailed requirements and practical guidelines. For
A busy month – Grateful and Thanks to our partners and associated companies for trusting in our services. Singapore Marine Agency recently completed a busy month of marine and cargo surveys across the region in Asia. Supporting clients with fast, practical solutions for claims, risk management, and operational integrity. These assignments spanned Indonesia and Singapore
In June 2025, the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC.581(110), issuing Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships and formally replacing A.1050(27). The objective is simple but urgent: reduce the persistent number of fatalities and serious incidents caused by unsafe atmospheres in enclosed spaces such as cargo holds, ballast tanks, pump rooms and technical compartments.
Every day, thousands of containers and bulk cargoes move through ports like Singapore, keeping global supply chains running. When cargo is damaged, contaminated, short-landed or lost at sea, the consequences go far beyond a single shipment. Marine losses can delay production, trigger disputes, increase insurance costs, and erode trust between traders, carriers and logistics partners.
Flag State Inspections: Safeguarding Maritime Standards on Every Voyage When it comes to maritime safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, flag state inspections are a critical piece of the global shipping puzzle. At Singapore Marine Agency, we help shipowners, operators, and crews confidently navigate these inspections, ensuring vessels remain in top condition and compliant with
The International Safety Management (ISM) Code stands as the cornerstone of maritime safety and environmental protection worldwide. Implementing a comprehensive ISM Safety Management System (SMS) is not just a regulatory requirement but a vital investment in operational excellence, risk reduction, and crew safety. The ISM Code requires more than compliance documentation; it demands a proactive
At SGMA, we are excited to be part of this responsible Surveys Industry. On behalf of SGMA, there’s excitement in sharing the inside track on the marine survey industry – an unsung hero behind maritime safety, trade efficiency, and global compliance. As Singapore’s ports process more than 37 million TEUs every year, the value of
