Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

What Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore does

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), established in 1996 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Transport, regulates and develops the country's maritime sector. MPA oversees port operations, maritime safety, ship registration, and Singapore's positioning as a global maritime hub. It administers the world's 2nd busiest container port (44.66 million TEUs in 2025), the world's largest bunkering hub (56.77 million tonnes of marine fuel sales in 2025), and the world's 4th largest ship registry with 4,230 registered vessels as of September 2025. The International Maritime Centre hosted over 200 shipping groups contributing approximately S$5 billion in annual business spending.

MPA's technology portfolio centres on digital platforms enabling maritime data exchange and operations optimisation. OCEANS-X provides over 100 APIs and datasets for digital port clearance and electronic certificate exchange. The Maritime Digital Twin, developed with GovTech Singapore, is a real-time virtual replica of the Port of Singapore integrating live data from vessels, port operations, and environmental sensors. Supporting platforms include digitalPORT@SG for port clearance submission, the Just-In-Time Planning Platform with over 150 port users, MariOT (the world's first industrial-grade cyber-physical platform for shipboard cybersecurity training), and Port Call Optimisation aligned with IMO, IHO, and ISO standards. These systems collectively manage regulatory compliance, port operations, emergency response, and digital transformation across Singapore's maritime ecosystem.

MPA's revenue is generated from statutory fees including port dues and charges, marine fuel-related transactions, ship registration fees, and licensing/regulatory services, all of which are government-mandated transactional charges rather than commercial pricing. Distribution is channelled through direct enterprise engagement with global shipping companies, shipowners, port and terminal operators, bunker suppliers, seafarers, and maritime technology companies. MPA pursues its mandate via programmes including the PIER71 startup accelerator (supporting ~170 startups raising over S$150M since 2018), the Maritime Cluster Fund, the MINT Fund (approximately S$3.7M awarded to six robotic hull-inspection partners in April 2026), and bilateral partnerships establishing Green and Digital Shipping Corridors with Rotterdam, Los Angeles, Long Beach, India, South Korea, France, and Hamburg. As a wholly government-owned statutory board, MPA is funded through government allocations rather than external capital.

Name

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Legal name

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Website

https://mpa.gov.sg

Company type

Public

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Singapore government statutory board regulating and developing the country's maritime sector. It administers the world's second-largest container port, largest bunkering hub, fourth-largest ship registry, and operates digital platforms including OCEANS-X and the Maritime Digital Twin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Maritime Regulatory Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Port Data Exchange / Data Space & Master Data Management (MDM) (TLAHAOAO), Maritime Single Window & Regulatory Reporting Systems (TLAHAOAB), Pilotage Authority & Dispatch Services (Pilot Stations, Rostering, VTS Interface) (TLAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Port operations
• Maritime regulation
• Ship registration
• Bunkering services
• Maritime digital platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Port Dues and Charges: Fees collected from vessels calling at Singapore port, including cargo dues, tonnage dues, and berth charges.
2. Bunkering Services: Singapore as the world's largest bunkering hub generates significant revenue from marine fuel sales. In 2025, marine fuel sales reached 56.77 million tonnes.
3. Ship Registration Fees: Registration and regulatory fees for Singapore Registry of Ships, including tonnage taxes, documentation fees, and licensing.
4. Licensing and Regulatory Services: Fees from issuing licenses, certifications, and regulatory approvals for maritime operations, including bunkering licenses, survey certifications, and seafarer documentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Transport that develops and regulates Singapore's maritime sector. It operates the Port of Singapore — the world's second busiest container port and largest bunkering hub — while administering ship registration, vessel traffic management, pilotage, towage, bunkering, hydrographic services, and a suite of digital platforms (OCEANS-X, Maritime Digital Twin, digitalPORT@SG, Just-In-Time Planning Platform, MariOT) that enable data exchange, digital port clearance, and cybersecurity training across the global maritime ecosystem.

Product overview

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore operates as Singapore's primary maritime regulatory body and port authority, providing a comprehensive suite of digital platforms, services, and programmes. The core product portfolio includes OCEANS-X (data and API exchange platform with 100+ APIs), the Singapore Maritime Digital Twin (real-time virtual replica of port operations), digitalPORT@SG (port clearance and data submission system), and the Port Call Optimization Framework (standardized maritime data exchange aligned with IMO standards). Supporting services include Singapore Registry of Ships (flag state administration), Bunkering Services (making Singapore the world's largest bunkering hub), Port Operations and Marine Services (pilotage, vessel traffic management, hydrography), and the Just-In-Time Planning Platform (coordinated vessel routing with 150+ port users). Innovation programmes include PIER71 Smart Port Challenge (startup acceleration supporting 170+ startups), MariOT Cybersecurity Testbed (industrial-grade shipboard OT simulation), and the Maritime Cybersecurity Programme (IT professional training). The Maritime Singapore Master Plan 2 guides long-term development toward 2027, while the Maritime Technology & Research Roadmap commits S$100 million over five years to autonomous operations, alternative energy, smart ships, and intelligent port services. These products and services work together to maintain Singapore's position as a leading global hub port and International Maritime Centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PIER71: Maritime innovation platform and Smart Port Challenge startup accelerator program launched in partnership with NUS Enterprise
• OCEANS-X
• digitalPORT@SG
• MariOT
• myMaritime@SG

Products and services

• OCEANS-X Digital Platform
• Singapore Maritime Digital Twin
• Just-In-Time Planning Platform
• MariOT Maritime OT Cybersecurity Testbed
• digitalPORT@SG
• Singapore Registry of Ships
• Bunkering Services
• Port Operations and Marine Services
• PIER71 Smart Port Challenge
• Maritime OT Cybersecurity Programme
• Maritime Cluster Fund
• Methanol Bunkering Licensing

Quantifiable outcome

• Record 56.77 million tonnes of marine fuel sales in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• MSC Mediterranean Shipping CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Mou signed May 25, 2026 to strengthen collaboration in maritime decarbonization, digitalization, innovation, and manpower development. Both parties will explore bio-LNG adoption, vessel efficiency technologies, and port digitalisation initiatives including Singapore's real-time digital twin. MSC will support internship and scholarship opportunities through Singapore Maritime Foundation's MaritimeONE platform. The partnership coincides with MSC's 30th anniversary of establishing its Asia Regional Office in Singapore.
• United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026MoU signed April 22, 2026 to jointly support global maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation efforts. Leverages Singapore's experience as a leading hub port and UNCTAD's trade development mandate to promote alternative fuels and digital solutions for ports at varying stages of readiness. Includes capacity building and technical training for developing countries.
• Hamburg Port Authority (HPA)coreTechnology or Integration · 22 April 2026MoU signed April 22, 2026 to strengthen cooperation in maritime cybersecurity. Partnership focuses on developing technologies for port cybersecurity systems, unmanned surface vessels, remote ship operations, shipboard operational technology systems, and ship-shore connectivity. Builds on 2024 letter of intent between MPA and HPA.
• NUS EnterprisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 202610th edition of PIER71 Smart Port Challenge launched at Singapore Maritime Week 2026. New initiatives include Mentors-in-Residence Plus and Venture2Capital to help maritime startups scale. Since 2018, PIER71 has supported approximately 170 startups that collectively raised over S$150 million in funding.
• PSA SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Joint call for proposals launched April 22, 2026 to develop and test autonomous inter-gateway container vessels that would shuttle containers between terminals such as Tuas and Pasir Panjang. Initiative aims to assess operational feasibility and safety of autonomous shipping technology in port operations.
• Alicia Bots, C-Leanship, Neptune Robotics, Oceanis Robotics, RINA, SEAHI RoboticscoreTechnology or Integration · 22 April 2026Six partners selected under Call for Proposals to develop and trial in-water robotic hull inspection and cleaning solutions in Port of Singapore. Partners will receive approximately SGD $3.7 million in R&D co-funding from MINT Fund. 18-month trials commence second half of 2026 to address marine biofouling that increases hull drag, fuel consumption, and emissions.
• Singapore Shipping Association (SSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026MoU to accelerate AI adoption among maritime companies across ship agency, ship management, chartering, shipping operations, and bunkering. Provides companies access to AI use cases, connections with solution providers, and AI Singapore's AI Readiness Index framework. 21 companies already participating in initial training runs.
• Kenya Maritime AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Mutual Recognition Agreement enabling Kenyan seafarers with internationally compliant Certificates of Competency to work aboard Singapore-registered vessels worldwide. Follows Kenya's placement on IMO STCW Convention whitelist. Joins similar pacts with Panama, Palau, Liberia, Saudi Arabia, and Commonwealth of Dominica, collectively opening access to more than 14,000 vessels globally.
• BHP and Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Pilot project testing B100 biofuel blend made from used cooking oil and residual animal fats aboard bulk carrier Berge Lyngor. Voyage from Western Australia to China demonstrated 79% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to VLSFO. Funded by MPA's Maritime Technology and Innovation Fund. Partners include HAMR Energy, Mitsui & Co Energy Trading Singapore, Dan-Bunkering, and Global Energy.
• DNV and Singapore Institute of TechnologymajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Research Collaboration Agreement signed to advance remote and autonomous maritime capabilities in Singapore, supported by Joint Industry Project funded by MPA. Initiative focuses on developing Remote Operations Centers for bunker supply vessels, enabling monitoring, navigation, and real-time operations management from shore. Estimated to reduce operating costs by up to 20% over next decade.
• DNVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2025MoU renewal November 10, 2025 to deepen cooperation in maritime sustainability, digital innovation, and talent development. Partnership focuses on accelerating adoption of zero- and near-zero-emission fuels, decarbonization technologies, and smart ship systems through joint R&D, test-bedding projects, and industry training. Builds on collaborations established in 2019 and 2022.
• RINAmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025MoU signed November 5, 2025 to establish a technology demonstration centre as part of RINA's Open Innovation Hub in Singapore. Centre will serve as collaborative platform to co-create and trial solutions for maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation. Includes workforce development initiatives such as education, training, internship, and scholarship programmes.
• South Korea (Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2025MoU signed November 2, 2025 to establish Singapore-ROK Green and Digital Shipping Corridor. Commits to bunkering infrastructure development, technical standards alignment, and joint training programmes. Aims to advance sustainable and digitally enabled maritime operations.
• France (Directorate General for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Enhanced Maritime Partnership Agreement signed June 2025 covering maritime digitalisation, cybersecurity, innovation, and training. Includes development of bio-methane supply chain and certification framework. CMA CGM conducting first bio-methane bunkering trial in Singapore under this partnership. MPA also partnering with Haropa Port and Port of Marseille-Fos for port call optimisation and ship-to-shore data exchange trials.
• India (Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Letter of Intent signed to establish Singapore-India Green and Digital Shipping Corridor during Singapore Maritime Week 2025. Aimed at accelerating maritime decarbonisation and digital transformation through cooperation in zero or near-zero GHG emission technologies. Part of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
• Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Green and Digital Shipping Corridor MoU renewed for another three years in April 2026. Partners have achieved milestones including methanol bunkering trials, onboarding of industry partners for pilot initiatives, and port-to-port data exchange testing. Aim to deploy zero lifecycle carbon container ships on corridor by 2030.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: PSA International is the global terminal operator that runs Singapore's port terminals under MPA's regulatory oversight. While PSA is a commercial operator and MPA is a regulatory authority, they are tightly linked within the Singapore maritime ecosystem and together define the country's port competitiveness.
• Panama Canal Authority: The Panama Canal Authority is a comparable public authority managing a critical maritime chokepoint. While geographically distinct, it shares with MPA the same fundamental business of operating and regulating a strategic maritime infrastructure asset with global economic significance.

Direct peers

• Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Port of Antwerp-Bruges is a major European port authority formed by merger, pursuing digitalization and decarbonization initiatives similar to MPA. Both authorities operate large multi-purpose ports with active innovation programs, and they compete for global hub port ranking in the Xinhua-Baltic ISCD Index.
• Hamburg Port Authority (HPA): HPA is the public port authority for Germany's largest port and is a direct strategic partner of MPA, with an MoU signed April 2026 for maritime cybersecurity cooperation covering unmanned surface vessels, remote ship operations, and shipboard OT systems. HPA's focus on smart port and cybersecurity is closely aligned with MPA's digital strategy.
• Port of Long Beach: Port of Long Beach is the second-largest US container port and a joint partner with Port of Los Angeles in the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor with MPA. Both are public port authorities pursuing similar zero-emission corridor goals and have conducted joint data exchange pilots with MPA.
• Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG): SIPG operates the Port of Shanghai, the world's busiest container port, which has overtaken Singapore in container throughput. Both are public-facing port operators competing for global transshipment dominance, with SIPG representing the primary competitive threat to MPA's container and bunkering volumes.
• Port of Rotterdam Authority: Port of Rotterdam is Europe's largest port and operates as a public port authority with a similar governance and digitalization mandate. Rotterdam has been a partner in MPA's Port Call Optimization Framework and the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor initiatives, making it a directly comparable authority in scale, regulatory role, and digital ambition.
• Port of Los Angeles: Port of Los Angeles is the largest container port in the Western Hemisphere and a core partner in MPA's Singapore-LA/Long Beach Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (renewed for 3 years in April 2026). Both authorities operate major container terminals, pursue aggressive decarbonization targets, and have implemented digital port community systems.

Others

• International Maritime Organization (IMO): The IMO is the UN specialized agency that sets global maritime safety, security, and environmental standards which MPA implements and enforces. While not a commercial peer, IMO defines the regulatory framework within which MPA operates, and MPA's leadership in shaping IMO standards is a meaningful part of its competitive positioning.

Regional players

• Port of Busan: Port of Busan Authority is South Korea's primary port authority and a regional competitor in Northeast Asia, partnering with MPA via the Singapore-ROK Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (MoU November 2025). It is comparable in regulatory function but serves a different primary geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MPA_Singapore
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MPASingaporeOfficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/MPA.SG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mpasingapore
• Instagraminstagram.com/maritime_sg/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@maritimesg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments3 records

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