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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

SM (Registry)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Fixed Terms

Closing on 01 Nov 2025

What the role is

As Singapore is the fifth largest ship registry in the world, you will be part of a dynamic team that oversees the strategic growth and promotion of the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) as a responsible and quality registry to support Singapore’s development as an International Maritime Centre. This fast-paced and challenging job requires you to engage, build relationship and work in close partnerships with ship owners and operators, and the wider maritime industry to facilitate the growth of their maritime businesses in Singapore.

What you will be working on

You will be responsible for the daily operations of the Registry to provide professional registration services to our customers. You will also be involved in regular reviews and formulation of policies to maintain Singapore’s leadership as one of the top 5 registries in the world. With an increasing focus on a sustainable maritime transport system, you will play a key role working with and supporting internal teams to promote sustainable shipping to our ship owners and operators. To increase the awareness of the shipping community, you will be required to draft and promulgate Shipping Circulars and Advisories pertaining to national and international requirement applicable to Singapore Registered Ships.

What we are looking for

You should possess a qualification preferably in Maritime or Engineering discipline, with prior experience in promotion and marketing including market research, statistical and data analysis. Those with experience in any shipboard roles or roles related to supporting shipboard activities will be an advantage.

You should have strong analytical, writing and communications skills, and a good command of English. You should also be adaptable and be able to demonstrate ability to appreciate situations and make sound recommendations.

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

"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. 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 Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."

About your application process

This job is closing on 01 Nov 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.