Ship Station Licence

Singapore registered ships require the Ship Station Licence (“SSL”) for the operation of the radio-communication equipment installed on-board the vessels.

When applying for the licence please submit

• the Certificate of Registry or Harbour/Pleasure Craft Licence from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and;
• The Maritime Mobile Service Identity letter from Singapore Telecommunications Limited.

Explore the requirements and regulations set forth by IMDA for the operation of ship station equipment in Singapore to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and promote safety and efficiency in maritime communication.

Company or individuals.

$100 for 5 years.

Apply online via GoBusiness.

Operators of radio communications equipment on board vessels equipped with radio-communication apparatus or holding a Ship Station Licence require The General Operator's Certificate of Competency (“GOC”) or The Restricted Operator's Certificate of Competency (“ROC”).

The holder of a ROC can only operate the ship station in Sea Area A1 (59.07KB).

When applying for the certificates, please submit the following:

• soft copy of passport size photograph,
• medical fitness certificate,
• GMDSS GOC/ROC examination result slip from the Singapore Maritime Academy, and
• Statutory Declaration Form (11.63KB)

Who is it for?

Individuals.

Fees

$10 for 5 years.

How to apply?

Apply online via GoBusiness.

• Ship Station Licence Application Guidelines (230.46KB)
• IMDA Giro Application Form (146.89KB)
• Steps to download e-license (424.74KB)
• Guide to renew SSL via GBL (446.94KB)
• Guide to apply new SSL via GBL (1.98MB)
• Renewal of GOCROC via GBL (514.68KB)
• Guide to apply new GOCROC via GBL (1.35MB)
• Termination of SSL via GBL (315.10KB)