The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Wednesday (4 March) said it is developing the Maritime Singapore Master Plan, an industry-wide blueprint to guide the sector’s longer-term development.
Targeted for release in 2027, the Master Plan will outline strategies and plans to strengthen Singapore’s competitiveness as a global hub port; enhance Singapore’s attractiveness as an International Maritime Centre; grow Singapore as a centre for maritime technology and innovation, including in Artificial Intelligence, and R&D; and develop a skilled maritime workforce.
In the coming months, MPA and the Ministry of Transport will engage businesses, industry stakeholders, and the public to gather feedback and ideas and co-create a common vision. A local industry panel comprising key business leaders will also be convened to provide their expertise on opportunities and challenges for the industry.
The Master Plan will chart out the long-term business planning, investment, and skills development across the maritime ecosystem. It builds on the sector’s steady growth and transformation, which has anchored more than 200 international shipping groups, and created some 2,000 PME jobs for locals over the last five years. Investing in Maritime Talent – Building a Globally-Ready Workforce
In strengthening operational efficiency in port operations, MPA said it has worked with IMDA and M1 to complete the roll-out of Maritime 5G coverage in Singapore’s major fairways, anchorages, terminals, and boarding grounds in 2025. This supports the transformation of our maritime operations by delivering more efficient, and more resilient maritime activities.
The network provides high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity to support real-time applications such as digital bunkering, autonomous vessel and drone trials, and remote inspections. MPA will be working with IMDA and M1 to optimise the network coverage and develop new use cases.
Note: The full statement by MPA can be found here.
Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 5 March, 2026
