The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is committed to maintain its status as a quality flag. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our ship owners, managers, and crew for doing their part in upholding the status of quality flag.

From the start of 2023 till 01 May 2023, a total of 667 SRS was inspected by PSC under the Tokyo MoU (TMoU) while 220 SRS were inspected by PSC under the Paris MoU (PMoU). Comparing to the same period in 2022, we see an increase in PSC activities by 30.5% and 15.2% in TMoU and PMoU respectively.

Thus far, 10 SRS were detained under Port State Control (PSC). Notably, 7 detentions were under TMoU of which 4 of those detentions were concentrated in Australia. Under the PMoU, no SRS were detained. There were no detentions by USCG.

Most of the detentions were due to common PSC deficiencies which could have been avoided with proper and timely planned maintenance. A breakdown below highlights the deficiency categories:

Call to Action

SRS owners and managers are urged to monitor their ships performance and maintenance to ensure that they are in compliance with international rules and regulations. Any defects or non-conformities shall be promptly attended and rectified in accordance with the ISM Code.

For defects which cannot be promptly rectified, the ship master shall duly report and apply dispensation from MPA (shipping@mpa.gov.sg) and the Classification Society. The Master shall also report the deficiency to the competent authority when the vessel is calling at a port.