MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY (MPA)
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY issues 11 business licences and permits in Singapore. Each one below targets a specific industry, activity, or premises type — click through for the full reference: validity, processing time, prerequisites, and which SSIC industry codes it applies to.
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All MPA licences
Accreditation Scheme for Bunker Surveying Companies
The Accreditation Scheme for Bunker Surveying Companies is required by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) for all bunker surveying companies operating in Singapore. The validity period is confirmed by the agency, and processing time details can be found on the agency's website.
Advanced Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence
The Advanced Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (APPCDL) is required by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) for individuals operating pleasure craft measuring 24 meters or more in length in Singapore. The validity period is agency-confirmed, and processing time details can be found on the agency's website.
Bunker Convention Certificate
The Bunker Convention Certificate (BCC) is required by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) for any ship over 1,000 gross tonnage entering or leaving the port of Singapore, to ensure financial security for bunker oil pollution damage. Validity is agency-confirmed, with processing times available on the agency's website.
Bunkering Licence (Bunker Supplier)
The Bunkering Licence (Bunker Supplier) is required by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) for companies intending to supply bunkers to vessels in the Port of Singapore using their own delivery documents. The validity period is confirmed by the agency, and processing time details can be found on the agency's website.
Harbour Craft Licence
The Harbour Craft Licence is required by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) for businesses operating harbour craft in Singapore. The validity period is confirmed by the agency, and processing times can be found on the agency's website.
Harbour Craft Manning Licence
The Harbour Craft Manning Licence is required by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) for all personnel operating harbour craft in Singapore. The validity period is confirmed by the agency, and processing time details can be found on the agency's website.
Permit to Break-up a Vessel in Port
The Permit to Break-up a Vessel in Port is required by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) for any vessel that needs to be dismantled within Singapore's port. The validity of the permit is confirmed by the agency, and processing time can be found on the MPA's website.
Permit to Launch a New Vessel in Port
The Permit to Launch a New Vessel in Port is required by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) for any newly constructed vessel over 15 metres in length before it can be launched in Singapore's port waters. Validity is confirmed by the agency, with processing times available on their website.
Permit to Lay-Up a Vessel in Port
The Permit to Lay-Up a Vessel in Port is required by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) for vessels needing to be laid up in Singapore's port. The validity is confirmed by the agency, and processing time details can be found on the agency's website.
Pleasure Craft
The Pleasure Craft Licence is required by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) for any craft intended for sport or pleasure use within Singapore port waters. This licence is mandatory for all pleasure craft, with validity and processing time confirmed by the agency.
Pleasure Craft Driving licence
The Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) is required by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) for operating engine-powered or jet-propelled pleasure craft under 24 metres within Singapore's port limits. The validity period is confirmed by the agency, and processing time details can be found on the agency's website.