Overview
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.
Who is this for
Company or individuals.
Fees
$100 for 5 years
How to apply
Click here to apply online via GoBusiness.
General/Restricted Operator’s Certificate
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?
Click here to apply online via GoBusiness.
Further Information
- 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)
