You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence Asia/Pacific News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features Asia / Pacific Singapore Warns Port Users Against False Vessel Identity and Ownership Data in Port Call Filings Singapore Warns Port Users Against False Vessel Identity and Ownership Data in Port Call Filings by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday September 9, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Singapore. File Image. Image Credit: Ship & Bunker. MPA circular reminds shipping, harbour craft, and pleasure craft communities of duty to file accurate port call information False data on vessel identity, registration, ownership, cargoes, and trading history singled out Owners and agents told to check certificates of registry against GISIS before filing Port users reminded of UN sanctions compliance and suspicious transaction reporting duties The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore ( MPA ) has warned that it will take enforcement action against anyone who files false or misleading vessel information to secure a port call or clearance at the world's largest bunkering port. In Port Marine Circular No. 10 of 2026 , dated September 2 , port master Capt Chong Jia Chyuan reminded the shipping, harbour craft, and pleasure craft communities of their obligation to ensure that everything submitted in connection with port calls and port clearance is accurate. "The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore will not condone persons wilfully furnishing false information or deliberately using false, misleading, or unverifiable information, including those relating to vessel identity, registration, ownership, cargoes, trading history, to facilitate, conceal, or legitimise illicit activities," the circular said. "Appropriate enforcement action, in