Singapore Upgrades Ship Registry with AI and Posts Fleet and Fuel Milestones
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As part of the 60th anniversary of the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced at the SRS Forum on October 2, 2026, the launch of a new ship registration system for the first half of 2027. The platform will integrate the entire process, from application submission to certificate issuance, and will incorporate artificial intelligence to streamline verification and processing, cutting standard processing times from up to three working days down to just minutes.
Record fleet
As of December 31, 2025, Singapore's registered fleet reached a record 137 million gross tons, up 27% from the previous year, with more than 4,400 ships registered since the SRS was established in 1966. This makes Singapore the world's fourth-largest registry and, with an average fleet age of about 11 years, the youngest among the top ten registries. The country remains among the top-performing flags under the Tokyo and Paris Memoranda of Understanding on port state control, and qualifies for the US Coast Guard's QUALSHIP 21 program.
Progress toward alternative fuels
The Singapore-flagged fleet is also shifting toward alternative fuels: eight methanol-fueled ships have been registered since 2020, and the SRS expects to register its first ammonia dual-fuel vessel in November 2026.
Environmental recognition
A record 74 ships belonging to 28 companies qualified this year for the MPA's Green Ship Programme, for adopting solutions that exceed current environmental regulatory requirements. Seaspan Corporation was recognized for contributing the highest net tonnage to the SRS for the 2025/2026 period.
Maritime talent development
The Forum also recognized 13 local seafarers under the Sailor Milestone Achievement Programme (SailMAP). Since its launch in 2022, the program has supported more than 100 local seafarers in advancing toward higher levels of onboard competency.
Stepped-up regulatory oversight
The strengthening of the registry comes alongside tighter oversight: last month the MPA warned owners and agents that submitting false or unverifiable information on ship identity, ownership, registration, and operations in connection with port calls could lead to enforcement action, amid growing international concern over fraudulent registries and flag-hopping.
