{
  "id": 12712701,
  "title": "Singapore Strengthens Ship Registry Capabilities as Registry Marks 60 Years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/singapore-strengthens-ship-registry-capabilities-as-registry-marks-60",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T21:00:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/singapore-strengthens-ship-registry-capabilities-as-registry-marks-60-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In October 2026, the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) celebrated its 60th anniversary amidst efforts to modernize its capabilities to support a digital and multi-fuel shipping sector. During the SRS Forum attended by industry and labor partners, Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Mr. Murali Pillai emphasized the importance of continued partnerships in strengthening the SRS amid the maritime industry's transition to digitalization and greener practices.\n\nTo enhance efficiency, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is set to launch a new ship registration system in the first half of 2027. The streamlined process will expedite the registration procedure, with processing times reduced from up to three working days to just a few minutes, thanks to AI integration for application vetting and certification issuance. Moreover, stakeholders will gain heightened visibility into the progress of their applications.\n\nAs of December 2025, the SRS administered over 4,400 vessels, reaching a record gross tonnage of 137 million, marking a 27% increase from the previous year. The fleet, averaging 11 years in age, is the youngest among the world's top ten registries. Singapore's registry remains a leader in port state control and qualifies for the U.S. Coast Guard's QUALSHIP 21 program. Recent registrations include eight methanol-fueled vessels and an upcoming ammonia dual-fueled ship.\n\nThe SRS's commitment to sustainability is evident with 74 vessels qualifying for the MPA's Green Ship Programme this year. Seaspan Corporation led the list for contributing the highest net tonnage to the registry in 2025/2026. Additionally, the SRS recognized 13 local seafarers through the Sail Milestone Achievement Programme, supporting their advancement in shipboard competency.",
  "summary": "The Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) is strengthening its capabilities to support a more digital and increasingly multi-fuel shipping sector, as it marks 60 years since its establishment in 1966. At the SRS Forum on 2 October 2026, which was attended by industry and union partners, Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Mr ...",
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}