This circular brings to the attention of the shipping community on the National Environment Agency (NEA) circular on the requirements for the submission of Maritime Declaration of Health (MDH) for vessels arriving in the Port of Singapore.
This declaration is part of the measures to prevent the spread of Nipah Virus into Singapore. It must be submitted to the National Environment Agency’s (Port Health Office) at least 12 hours before arrival
at Port of Singapore.
These requirements are listed in National Environment Agency’s (Port Health Office) circular as attached in ANNEX A.
This is effective from 30th Jan 2026.
Ships arriving from listed countries/place must submit the MDH.