Singapore Updates Maritime Health Declaration Requirements: MDH Must Be Submitted at Least 12 Hours Before Arrival新加坡更新船舶健康申报规则，抵港前至少12小时提交

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued a new Port Marine Circular updating the requirements for the Maritime Declaration of Health (MDH). The new requirements took effect on 30 October 2026, replacing the previous circular.

新加坡海事及港务管理局（MPA）近日发布新的港口海事通告，更新船舶海事健康申报（Maritime Declaration of Health，MDH）要求。新规于2026年10月30日生效，取代此前相关通告。

The reporting requirements are determined by a vessel’s port calls over the preceding 21 days, the travel history of its crew and passengers, and the health status of people on board. Vessels trading to and from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, as well as those planning crew changes during a voyage, should review the relevant information in advance.

新规根据船舶过去21天的挂靠记录、船员及乘客旅行经历，以及船上人员健康状况确定申报要求。涉及中东、非洲和南亚航线，或计划在航程中安排船员换班的船舶，需要提前核对相关信息。

Four Circumstances in Which an MDH Must Be Submitted

出现以下四种情况，船舶必须提交MDH

According to a notice issued by Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) on 30 October, vessels arriving in Singapore must submit an MDH if they meet any one of the following conditions:

根据NEA于10月30日发布的通知，抵达新加坡的船舶，只要符合以下任意一项条件，就必须提交MDH：

1. The vessel has called at a port in a designated country or region within the past 21 days.

This applies if the vessel has called at any port listed in the designated-country and region list during the 21 days preceding its arrival in Singapore.

2. A crew member or passenger has visited a designated country or region within the past 21 days.

Even if the vessel has not called at any of the listed ports, an MDH is still required if a crew member or passenger has visited one of the designated countries or regions during the preceding 21 days.

3. There is a suspected case of an infectious disease or a death on board.

An MDH must be submitted if there is a suspected infectious disease case on board or if a crew member or passenger has died during the voyage.

4. There are sick persons on board.

Where anyone on board is unwell, the relevant health information must be reported in accordance with the MDH form. This includes the number of sick persons, their symptoms, and whether they have received medical advice or treatment.

1. 过去21天内挂靠过指定国家或地区的港口。

抵达新加坡前21天内，船舶曾挂靠申报名单所列国家或地区的港口。

2. 船上船员或乘客过去21天内到访过指定国家或地区。

即使船舶没有挂靠上述港口，只要船上船员或乘客在过去21天内到访过名单所列地区，同样需要申报。

3. 船上有疑似传染病患者，或有遗体。

船上出现疑似传染病病例，或发生船员、乘客死亡事件。

4. 船上有患病人员。

船上有患病人员时，应按照MDH表格要求申报相关健康信息，包括患病人数、症状以及是否接受医疗建议或治疗等。

Reporting Requirements Cover 38 Countries and Regions

申报范围涉及38个国家和地区

The latest annex lists 38 countries and regions, comprising 36 countries and two Indian states: Kerala and West Bengal.

The designated locations are concentrated in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia:

本次附件列出了38个国家和地区，其中包括36个国家，以及印度的喀拉拉邦和西孟加拉邦两个邦

名单主要分布在非洲、中东和南亚：

Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Togo, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

非洲：安哥拉、贝宁、布基纳法索、佛得角、刚果、科特迪瓦、刚果民主共和国、加蓬、冈比亚、加纳、几内亚、几内亚比绍、肯尼亚、利比里亚、马里、毛里塔尼亚、尼日尔、尼日利亚、塞内加尔、塞拉利昂、南非、苏丹、多哥、乌干达、津巴布韦。

Middle East: Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

中东：巴林、伊朗、约旦、科威特、黎巴嫩、阿曼、卡塔尔、沙特阿拉伯、阿联酋、也门。

South Asia: Bangladesh, as well as the Indian states of Kerala and West Bengal.

南亚：孟加拉国，以及印度的喀拉拉邦、西孟加拉邦。

For voyages involving these locations, shipowners should review the vessel’s port-call history for the 21 days preceding arrival. The current list covers only Kerala and West Bengal in India. The latest official list should be consulted to confirm the precise scope of the reporting requirements.

对涉及上述地区的航次，船东应核对抵港前21天的挂港记录。印度目前仅涉及名单列出的喀拉拉邦和西孟加拉邦，具体申报范围以最新官方名单为准。

Crew Changes and Other Personnel Boarding the Vessel

船员换班和人员登轮

When arranging crew changes, ship operators should collect the travel histories of joining crew members for the preceding 21 days and check them against the designated-country and region list.

安排换班时，应提前收集新上船人员过去21天的旅行经历，并与申报名单逐一核对。

The 21-day travel-history trigger under the new requirements applies specifically to crew members and passengers. It should not automatically be extended to all temporary personnel boarding the vessel.

新规中关于过去21天旅行经历的触发条件针对船员和乘客，不能直接将所有临时登轮人员都纳入这一条件。

If any person boarding the vessel develops symptoms of illness or a suspected infectious disease while on board, the matter should be reported promptly to the master. The vessel should then handle the case in accordance with the applicable health declaration requirements.

若登轮人员在船期间出现患病或疑似传染病症状，应及时向船长报告，由船方按照健康申报要求处理。

If a crew member or passenger becomes ill, develops suspected infectious disease symptoms or dies after the MDH has been submitted but before the vessel arrives in Singapore, the ship should promptly update the health information and notify the relevant authorities as required.

MDH提交后至抵达新加坡前，如果船上出现新的患病人员、疑似传染病症状或人员死亡情况，船方应及时更新健康信息，并按要求通知相关部门。

At Least 12 Hours' Notice: What Documents Should Be Prepared?

提前12小时申报，需要准备哪些材料？

Vessels that meet the reporting criteria are advised to submit the MDH and supporting documents to the local port health authorities at least 12 hours before their estimated arrival in Singapore.

符合申报条件的船舶，建议在预计抵达新加坡前至少12小时，向当地港口卫生部门提交MDH及相关材料。

The documents and information to be prepared include:

需要准备的材料包括：

Maritime Declaration of Health (MDH): Complete the vessel, voyage, crew and passenger health details, and ensure that the form is signed by the master.

Crew and passenger lists: Ensure that the lists accurately reflect the people actually on board.

Ship Sanitation Certificate: Provide a valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate.

Recent port-call records: Provide details and relevant dates for the vessel's last 10 port calls, in accordance with the reporting requirements.

Information on persons with elevated body temperatures: If anyone on board has a body temperature above the prescribed threshold, provide the required list and relevant health information.

海事健康申报表（MDH）：填写船舶、航次及船员和乘客健康信息，并由船长签署。

船员及乘客名单：确保与实际在船人员一致。

船舶卫生证书：提供有效的船舶卫生控制或免予控制证书。

近期挂靠港记录：按照申报要求提供最近10个挂靠港及相关时间信息。

体温异常人员信息：如有体温超过规定标准的人员，按要求提供名单及相关健康信息。

The MDH also requires information on deaths and illnesses on board, medical consultations or treatment, and any isolation or disinfection measures taken. The master should complete the form based on the actual circumstances during the voyage and ensure that all information is consistent with the vessel's records.

MDH还涉及人员死亡、患病情况、医疗咨询或治疗、隔离消毒措施等信息。船长应根据航程中的实际情况完整填写，确保表格内容与船上记录一致。

Vessels Bound for Singapore: Do Not Overlook the Reporting Requirements

船舶赴新加坡，申报准备别遗漏

For vessels regularly trading to and from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, shipowners and ship managers should review the vessel's port-call history and crew travel records for the preceding 21 days well before arrival, while keeping on-board health information up to date. Where crew changes are planned, the travel histories of joining crew members should also be included in the pre-arrival preparations to ensure that the declaration is submitted within the required timeframe.

对于经常往返中东、非洲和南亚地区的船舶，船东和船管应提前核对过去21天的挂港记录及船员旅行经历，并持续更新船上健康信息。涉及船员换班的航次，还应将新上船人员的旅行记录纳入抵港申报准备，确保按规定时间完成提交。

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References

The Maritime Executive: Australia Bans Bulker After Finding Falsified Crew Work Records

International Labour Organization (ILO): Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC), Standard A2.3

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA): Refusal of Access to Australian Ports

Disclaimer: The data and analysis in this article are based on publicly available information and industry research reports and are provided for industry discussion and reference only. They do not constitute investment advice or an operational commitment. The shipping market is affected by multiple factors, including macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical developments and weather, and remains subject to uncertainty. Readers should consider their own fleet structure, risk tolerance and the latest market developments when making operational or commercial decisions.

参考文章：

The Maritime Executive：Australia Bans Bulker After Finding Falsified Crew Work Records

国际劳工组织（ILO）：《2006年海事劳工公约》（MLC）标准A2.3

澳大利亚海事安全局（AMSA）：Refusal of access to Australian ports

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