MPA Singapore

Source: MPA Singapore - (SUPPLEMENTARY TO PMC NO. 5 OF 2021) MPA notes that some countries require travellers to take a COVID-19 predeparture test (PDT) and present a valid negative test result before they are allowed to transit through or enter. Similar requirements are also imposed by some airlines before allowing travellers to board their flights.

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - Shore-based personnel carry out essential work onboard vessels in our port such as cargo and bunkering operations, repairs and maintenance, as well as surveys and inspections.

Source: MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE - Following the resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the world, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) recommends owners, managers and agents to adopt additional precautionary measures when carrying out crew changes on Singapore-registered ships.

Source: MPA Singapore - The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) recognises that due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Singapore-registered ships (SRS) may be faced with challenges relating to expired crew contracts, crew change and repatriation of seafarers at ports. 

Source: MPA Singapore - "Cases span over 300 companies and 500 ships - Global shipping continues to operate 24/7 to bring food and essential goods to our homes. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) recognises the importance of seafarers and crew change to safeguard the health and safety of seafarers sailing on board ships.

Source: MPA Singapore - Singapore has submitted, with a request for circulation to all Member States, the attached Singapore Crew Change Guidebook (see also https://www.ssa.org.sg/images/ssa/pdf/SGCrew-Change-Guidebook.pdf).

Source: MPA Singapore - This draft document focuses on the various stages of crew change administration, and the recommended steps following the ICS issued Framework of Crew Change Protocol and based on the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued Port Marine Circular (PMC) 26 of 2020

Source: MPA Singapore - "Support for the Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) COVID-19 declaration, initiated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, has more than doubled since it was first launched on 24 April 2020. To date, more than 50 port authorities from Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Africa, Europe and Americas have come on board the declaration.

Source: MPA Singapore: "The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) recognises the critical role that seafarers play in global seaborne trade, as well as the importance of crew change to safeguard the health and safety of seafarers sailing on board ships.

Source: MPA Singapore - This circular advises holders of Singapore Certificates of Competency (CoCs) and Tanker Endorsement on the requirements for revalidation of Certificates of Competency and Tanker Endorsement to meet the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code, 1978 as amended.