In view of COVID-19, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) urges the shipping community to take precautionary measures, as well as to remain vigilant and adopt good hygiene practices at all times.
The Singapore Government has put in place various relief measures for the maritime sector.
The Solidarity Budget, presented on 6 April 2020, complements measures introduced under Budget 2020 on 18 February 2020 and the subsequent supplementary Resilience Budget on 26 March 2020. It aims to address the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Singapore’s economy and society. The MaritimeSG Together Package, announced on 29 April 2020, provides further financial support to the maritime industry. The Fortitude Budget, presented on 26 May 2020, builds on the Unity, Resilience and Solidarity Budgets to help businesses and individuals adapt and build resilience during the pandemic.
