Singapore To Overhaul Ship Registry With AI, Cutting Processing to Minutes

· Shipping · Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said a new AI-powered, end-to-end ship registration platform will launch in the first half of 2027, cutting standard processing times from as much as three working days to minutes. The overhaul aims to speed up how vessels join one of the world's largest registries.

Why it matters：Faster registration lowers the cost and friction of flagging vessels, intensifying competition among registries and signalling how digitalisation is reshaping maritime administration.

Key points

  • The platform covers end-to-end registration and launches in H1 2027.
  • Standard processing could drop from up to three working days to minutes.
  • The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is behind the project.

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