The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on
2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. The MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Sea Transport Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters; facilitate port operation and growth; expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services; and promote maritime R&D and manpower development.
To develop and promote Singapore as a premier global hub port and an international maritime centre, and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.
A leading maritime agency driving Singapore's global maritime aspirations.
The Singapore maritime industry continues to achieve significant results in recent years.
In 2008, the port of Singapore handled close to 30 million TEUs (Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit), an increase of 7.1% over 2007. Over the same period, total vessel calls at our port in terms of shipping tonnage grew by 11.1% to
1.6 billion gross tons, while bunker sales volume grew by 10.7% to
34.9 million tons.
In early 2008, the MPA also launched the WISEPORT project, which leverages the latest broadband technology to enhance port infrastructure. With WISEPORT, Singapore is the first port in the world to offer wireless mobile broadband connectivity, enabling the maritime industry to improve operational efficiencies, enhance communications, and generate new business opportunities.
• Seatrade Asia Awards, Port Authority Award, 2008
• Transportation & Logistics Awards, Best Seaport (ASEAN), 2008
• Pro-Enterprise Award, ACE Award (Action Community for Entrepreneurship),
Best Performer in 2007 and 2008
• Seatrade Asia Awards, Environmental Protection Award, 2008
• Convention of the Year Award