New online function (change of agency) in Marinet

21 Dec 2016 / Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will be introducing an online function for the Change of Agency on the Marinet platform with effect from 3 January 2017.

Under Regulation 4 of MPA Port Regulations, an owner or agent of a vessel shall inform the Authority, whether by himself or through any agent, immediately of any change of ownership or agency, as the case may be, that occurs while the vessel is in the port.

The owner or agent will be able to take-over the agency of a vessel that is in port by submitting an application for a Change of Agency via Marinet:

Step: Go to Marinet
Action: Log-on using your company log-on ID/Singpass

Step: Select type of Transaction
Action: E-declaration

Step: Select type of Function
Action: Submission of Change of Agency

Step: Enter details of taking over agency
Action: Key in date and time of take-over
(Important Note: The effective date and time of the new agent should be within 24 hours from current date and time; and within seven days prior to the current date if port dues has not been billed to the existing agent.

Step: Attach/upload confirmation letter from handing over agent
Step: Click submit and confirm button
Action: Application will be submitted for MPA’s approval. An email confirmation will be sent to both agents.

(For information about operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at [email protected])

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Circular No.17 of 2016 dated 20 December 2016

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