Singapore: MPA embarks in landmark project to redevelop and revitalise Maritime House

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will redevelop and revitalise Maritime House to serve as a collective space for the maritime community, according to Mr Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA, on Monday (20 January). 

He said Maritime House, situated along Cantonment Road, was first constructed in 1973 by then-Port of Singapore Authority and functioned as its staff quarters.

It was subsequently refurbished in 1984 and as the Singapore Mariner’s Club, provided accommodation, recreational facilities and welfare activities for seafarers passing through the Port of Singapore.

“For four decades, Maritime House has served the seafaring community well by providing accommodation in the heart of Singapore’s port precinct,” he said.  

Upon completion of its redevelopment in 2027, the new 22-storey Maritime House will see its accommodation capacity triple from 46 to over 170 rooms. 

It will house Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA), as well as training facilities such as the MPA Academy and components of the Maritime Energy Training Facility. It will also provide event space to support regional and international forums.

Seafarers can take up training courses and programmes prior to or just after crew changes, upskill and update themselves on the latest competencies.

The new development will incorporate sustainable features such as a hybrid cooling system to minimise energy consumption and solar panels which generate more than 320,000 kWh of green electricity every year.

MPA added the Maritime House is a landmark project set to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global premier hub port.

Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 21 January, 2025