🇸🇬 MPA Singapore / VTIS / ReCAAP Compliance 🌊 World's Busiest Shipping Strait

Malacca Compliance —
Automated

STRAITREP filings, MPA Singapore validation, VTIS reporting, and piracy risk documentation — in one workflow. Built specifically for the Strait of Malacca's three-authority compliance maze.

90,000+ annual Malacca transits. 30% of global seaborne trade. The only SaaS platform for Strait of Malacca compliance.

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90,000+
Annual Malacca transits
30%
Of global seaborne trade passes through
0
SaaS competitors in this market
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Littoral state VTS authorities to satisfy

Three countries, six reporting systems, and a piracy risk zone — the Malacca compliance trap

Every Malacca transit touches Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia authorities. Each has its own deadline, format, and validation requirement — and mistakes get flagged across all three simultaneously.

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Multi-state reporting burden

Singapore's VTIS, Malaysia's VTS Johor and Port Klang, and Indonesia's VTIS Batam all require separate reports. A single transit generates filing obligations across three national maritime authorities — each with its own submission format and deadline window.

300 GT

Mandatory STRAITREP threshold

STRAITREP participation is mandatory for all vessels over 300 GT under IMO Resolution A.858(20). Vessels towing (combined length over 200m) and all vessels carrying dangerous or polluting cargo must also report — regardless of size. Non-participation triggers port state control scrutiny.

1.7nm

Phillips Channel narrows

At its narrowest point near Singapore, the Malacca Strait squeezes to 1.7 nautical miles. The Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) governs vessel movement through this bottleneck — TSS violations carry port state control sanctions and flag state notifications across the region.

High

Active piracy risk zone

The Strait of Malacca remains on the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre watch list. Under ISPS Code obligations, operators must file anti-piracy risk assessments, maintain BMP compliance documentation, and submit voyage plans to ReCAAP ISC — documentation most operators assemble manually per-transit.

CanalClear handles every Malacca filing, automatically

One platform replaces the manual STRAITREP process, validates against all three littoral state requirements, and keeps your fleet compliant across every transit.

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STRAITREP Auto-Fill

AI extracts vessel data from your existing documents and populates all STRAITREP fields to IMO spec. No re-keying, no format errors, no failed submissions from missing mandatory fields. Report position updates generated automatically as you pass reporting points.

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MPA Singapore Validation

Instant check against MPA Singapore's current requirements — VTIS pre-arrival notices, port clearance documentation, and PSC pre-notification. Commercial vessels calling Singapore get a compliance-ready package generated before they enter port limits.

VTIS Deadline Tracking

Automated alerts fire before each VTIS reporting point. Singapore 2-hour pre-arrival, STRAITREP positional reports, dangerous cargo 24-hour pre-notifications — CanalClear tracks your vessel's position against all mandatory reporting boundaries.

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Anti-Piracy Documentation

Auto-generates ISPS-compliant anti-piracy risk assessments and ReCAAP ISC voyage reports for each transit. BMP compliance checklist included. One click produces the full piracy risk documentation package required by charterers and P&I clubs.

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Unified Fleet Dashboard

Track Malacca, Panama, Suez, and Bosporus transits in one place. Compliance score per vessel, active alerts, filing status, and cost savings — all on the same dashboard your team already uses.

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Audit Trail

Every filing is timestamped and stored. When MPA Singapore or a PSC inspector requests proof of compliance, you produce the original submission with one click — no more assembling evidence from email threads during port inspections.

MPA OCEANS-X API Integration API

CanalClear is API-integrated with MPA Singapore's OCEANS-X platform — the only maritime SaaS to connect directly to Singapore's authoritative vessel registry. Enter an IMO number and your filing auto-populates with MPA-verified vessel data. Pre-arrival notifications submit to digitalPORT@SG with one click and a logged MPA reference number. Connect your OCEANS-X key →

From fleet data to submitted STRAITREP — in minutes

Three steps. Cut your agent's prep work to zero.

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Connect Your Fleet

Add vessels by IMO number. CanalClear pulls existing certificate data, vessel particulars, and prior transit history.

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AI Auto-Fills STRAITREP

Review pre-populated fields, confirm cargo details, and let the validation engine catch issues before you submit.

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Submit to Authorities

One-click submission to VTIS Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Confirmation returned immediately. Positional alerts activate automatically.

Malacca filing deadline reference

CanalClear tracks these automatically and alerts your team before each window closes.

Document Authority Deadline Status
STRAITREP Entry Report IMO / Multi-state VTIS On entering reporting zone Mandatory
VTIS Singapore Pre-Arrival MPA Singapore 2 hours before port limits Standard
Dangerous Cargo Notification Multi-state VTS 24 hours before arrival Enhanced
STRAITREP Positional Updates Multi-state VTIS At each mandatory reporting point Continuous
ReCAAP ISC Voyage Plan ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre Before entering high-risk zone Piracy Zone
TSS Compliance Declaration MPA / IMO On entering Traffic Separation Scheme Standard
ISPS Anti-Piracy Assessment Flag State / ISPS Pre-departure (valid per voyage) Security Zone

Replace a $2,000–$5,000 ship agent fee with a flat monthly rate

Full pricing and bundle options at /pricing.

Agent Pro — Malacca

$749/mo
Unlimited STRAITREP filings, flat rate
  • Unlimited Malacca STRAITREP filings
  • MPA Singapore validation
  • VTIS multi-authority submission
  • Anti-piracy documentation auto-gen
  • ReCAAP ISC voyage reports
  • PDF export + audit trail

Four-Strait Bundle

$2,199/mo
Panama + Suez + Bosporus + Malacca Agent Pro
  • All four strait filing systems
  • Unified fleet dashboard
  • Cross-strait compliance scoring
  • Save vs. individual plans
  • Priority support
  • Single invoice
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IMO-grade compliance — at SaaS speed

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Multi-state VTIS spec validation built-in
STRAITREP auto-fill in under 60 seconds
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Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia authorities covered
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Deadline alerts via email + WhatsApp
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Works alongside Panama, Suez & Bosporus in one platform
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AES-256 encrypted credential storage

Common questions about Strait of Malacca compliance

What documents are required for Strait of Malacca transit?
The Strait of Malacca requires: STRAITREP vessel traffic reporting (mandatory for vessels over 300 GT), Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) compliance documentation, VTIS Singapore arrival/departure reports, MPA Singapore notices for vessels calling Singapore, anti-piracy risk assessment, and dangerous cargo declarations where applicable. Three Vessel Traffic Information Systems (VTIS) cover the strait — Singapore, Malaysia (VTIS Johor/Port Klang), and Indonesia. CanalClear automates all filings and validates against current MPA and littoral state requirements.
What is STRAITREP and who must comply?
STRAITREP is the mandatory ship reporting system for the Strait of Malacca and Singapore, established under IMO Resolution A.858(20). All vessels of 300 GT and above, vessels towing where the combined length exceeds 200m, and vessels carrying dangerous or polluting cargo must participate. Reports must be filed when entering the reporting zone, when deviating significantly from the filed route, and on exit. CanalClear automates STRAITREP submissions and tracks your vessel against all reporting boundaries.
What are the VTIS reporting deadlines for the Strait of Malacca?
VTIS Singapore requires pre-arrival notice 2 hours before entering Singapore port limits for vessels calling Singapore. STRAITREP positional reports are required at mandatory reporting points throughout the strait. Vessels carrying hazardous cargo must notify the relevant coastal state VTS authority 24 hours in advance. CanalClear tracks all reporting points and sends automated alerts before each boundary crossing.
How many vessels transit the Strait of Malacca each year?
The Strait of Malacca handles approximately 83,000–90,000 vessel transits annually, making it the world's busiest international shipping strait by volume. It carries roughly 30% of global seaborne trade and over 25% of the world's oil supply. At its narrowest point (the Phillips Channel near Singapore), the strait is only 1.7 nautical miles wide.
Does CanalClear support all four major international waterways — Panama, Suez, Bosporus, and Malacca?
Yes. CanalClear covers all four major international waterway compliance systems in one unified platform. Each has its own dedicated module (VUMPA/PCSOPEP for Panama, SCA/SCNT/ISPS for Suez, SP-1/Montreux for Bosporus, STRAITREP/MPA for Malacca). A Four-Strait Bundle is available at $2,199/month for Agent Pro, covering unlimited filings across all four waterways.
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