Singapore: MPA revises Maritime Singapore Green Initiative to align with IMO targets

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Tuesday (24 December) revised the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative (MSGI) to better align with the targets established by the
International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Under the revised MSGI, with effect from 1 January 2025, the current Green Port Programme (GPP) will be integrated under the enhanced Green Ship Programme (GSP) – Green Port. The existing incentives for harbour craft under GPP will be subsumed under a new Green Craft Programme (GCP).

[For Ocean-Going Vessels] Key Enhancements to the GSP – Green Port

The enhanced GSP – Green Port will continue to incentivise ocean-going vessels calling at the Port of Singapore for port stays of 4 days or less – with vessels meeting either of the following criteria:

1. Use of zero-emission fuel/technology (e.g. hydrogen, full electrification,
   hybrid of hydrogen fuel cell and electrification etc.)
   Ocean-going vessels that use zero-emission fuel/technologies as its primary fuel
   or propulsion means will enjoy 100% concession off the port dues for eligible vessel
   call.
2. Use of zero-carbon fuel (e.g. ammonia with pilot fuel capped at 25% with
   ammonia slip/NOx/N2O addressed, B100 biofuel, green methanol etc.)
   Ocean-going vessels that use zero-carbon fuels will enjoy 100% concession off the
   port dues for eligible vessel call.
3. Use of low-carbon content fuels with CF value1 ≤ 1.375 (e.g. Methanol), or
   using LNG in engine with methane slip addressed to max 1%, or biofuels B50
   and above up to B99.
   Ocean-going vessels that use relevant low-carbon content fuel as its primary fuel
   will enjoy 30% concession off the port dues for eligible vessel call.
4. Test Use of low carbon content fuels with 1.375 < CF value ≤ 2.750, e.g. LNG (in
   engine without methane slip addressed), or biofuels B24 and above up to
   B49.
   Ocean-going vessels that use relevant low-carbon content fuel as its primary fuel
   will enjoy 20% concession off the port dues for eligible vessel call.

To participate in the GSP – Green Port, shipowners or charterers should ensure that
their vessels are pre-registered under the GSP – Green Port via digitalPORT@SGTM prior to
arrival at the Port of Singapore.

Editor’s note: The full announcement may be obtained from the official MPA website under Port Marine Circular No. 13 of 2024 here.

Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 27 December 2024