Training Agency

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore,Ministry of Transport

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is a statutory board formed on 2 February 1996 and comes under the purview of the Singapore Ministry of Transport. As Singapore’s National Sea Transport Representative, MPA safeguards the Republic’s maritime/ port interests in the international arena. The MPA also acts as a developer working with other agencies to make Singapore a top maritime centre by building a strong merchant shipping fleet and by meeting the training needs of the shipping/port industry. As the Port Authority, MPA manages vessel movements, ensures navigational safety and manages the marine environment in the port.