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Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL)

If you enjoy cruising and wish to pilot your own powered pleasure craft in Singapore waters, consider getting yourself a Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL).

One of the most popular courses in SAFYC, this powerboat course is a comprehensive course that provides you with the freedom to pilot your own craft upon course completion and the passing of the required examinations.

Get started by taking up a 2-day course at SAFYC, where our veteran instructors will bring you through both theory and the practical know-how, and get one step closer to your dream.

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PPCDL Refresher Course Participants who wish to have additional practical lessons prior to their test may register for a refresher course on their own or ‘craft-pool’ with fellow participants. Class will commence with a minimum of 1 participant with a minimum of 2 hours.

PPCDL Refresher Course Fees

PPCDL Refresher (2-hour) – $239.80 for SAFYC Members and Non-members.

To register for our PPCDL course and/or the PPCDL Refresher, please contact our Front desk at 6758 3359 or email us at [email protected].

Additional Fees With effect 1st January 2017, PPCDL exam fees are as follows, all fees are subjected to prevailing GST.

Theory Written Examination; Fees to be paid directly to Singapore Polytechnic Singaporean: $20.00 Foreigners: $40.00

PPCDL Practical Handling Assessment; Fees to be paid directly to Singapore Polytechnic Singaporean: $100.00 Foreigner: $150.00

Theory Oral Examination: Fees to be paid directly to Singapore Polytechnic Singaporean: $50.00 Foreigners: $100.00

License Fee: $20.00; Fees to be paid to Maritime Port Authority

Theory Examination Review Fee: $120.00 per review; Fees to be paid directly to Test Centre

For any queries, please contact our front desk at 6758 3359 or email us at [email protected]

By signing up for this course, participants grant SAF Yacht Club permission to use the photographs/videos taken during the course for future promotional materials (printed/electronic).

Completed the course? Send us your feedback via the link below and let us know about your experience!

SAF Yacht Club and its service providers will not be held liable for any injury, loss or damages howsoever arising from the participation in the course/ activity.

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Your ppcdl knowledge repository, know your ppcdl.

Here at PPCDL Guide, we have resources on the PPCDL course. Taking the theory test soon? Practice using our question simulator ! If you need tips on the practical test, check out the Practical section. Regardless of your skill level, we have you covered! If you're completely new to PPCDL, read on!

What is a PPCDL License?

The Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) is required for driving of engine powered/jet-propelled pleasure craft (with SZ or SZH licence prefixes) below 24 metres within Singapore port limits.

How do I get a license?

You must first undergo training in an approved PPCDL centre . Upon completion, you will receive a PPCDL Attendance Course Certificate. The cost of this varies depending on your centre, usually around $300

You must then study for the PPCDL theory test and sign up for the test at Singapore Polytechnic. You also need to finish an eyesight/handicap test before this. This test costs $21.40

After passing the Theory test, you can sign up for the Practical test. Upon completion, you will then be prompted to create a license. This test costs $53.50 The license costs $20 SP Practical Signup

• Changi Sailing Club
• ONE15 Marina Club
• Raffles Marina
• Republic Of Singapore Yacht Club
• SAF Yacht Club
• Singapore Police Force Aquatic Club
• Singapore Polytechnic
• Singapore Powerboat Association
• Water-Venture (Changi)

How do I pass the Theory test?

Your instructer from your PPCDL center should have sufficiently briefed you on most basics. However you should read your course handbooks extensively, and if possible, complete your provided worksheets. If you want to practice even more, we have a 30-question Theory Test Simulator that you can use!

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Getting Started

General information for boat driving license in singapore.

The Marine Port Authority (MPA) has to ensure adequate knowledge of local waters, particularly some of the restricted islands and how busy the port is, foreign personal watercraft or boat driving licence are not convertible to Singapore’s local licence. Below are the 2 pleasure craft licenses available for any SZ or SZH vessel. There is also a third option, online self-assessment that can be taken for visiting pleasure crafts who also need to get a cruising permit, click here to apply.

• The Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) is required for driving engine-powered / jet-propelled (with SZ or SZH license prefixes) boats of less than 24 metres within the port limits (including jet-skis).
• Visiting yachts (including Singapore-registered) can take the  online assessment of eligibility to apply for a cruising permit.
• The Advanced Powered Pleasure Driving Licence (APPCDL) is required for driving engine-powered / jet-propelled pleasure craft (with SZ or SZH licence prefixes) of 24 metres or more within the port limits.

Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL)

Advanced Powered Pleasure Driving Licence (APPCDL)

Visiting yachts (including Singapore-registered)

Process to get your PPCDL

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There are three stages to obtain your PPCDL. Qualify , Exam and Practical. 

• For exact Marine Port Authority details, please visit this link .
• For a basic overview of the PPCDL process , please follow this link .

QUALIFY : In order to qualify for the PPCDL , applicants must:

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Book and successfully complete an approved course in handling of a powered pleasure craft. The course is generally held two days over a weekend with a group of 5-10 other applicants. Costs can vary depending on the venue but applicants should expect to pay around SG$300 – SG$350 . Prices can be slightly cheaper for students whilst some clubs also offer discounted rates for their members.
• Produce a valid medical certificate stating that you have passed a sight test and are not physically handicapped. Click here to download a medical report.

NOTES: Upon completion of the course, applicants will need to book their exam, which generally takes place around one month after the initial course. *If you need your PPCDL urgently* , applicants can pre-book their exam before taking the course. Please note, however, that you will still need to have completed the course before taking the final exam.

EXAM : at Singapore Polytechnic ,

Once you have completed your course, you will need to book your Exam at Singapore Polytechnic ,

• $20 + GST for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents .
• $40 + GST for Foreigners .

If you fail, you will need to book and pay again. The one-hour exams are only held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 19:00-20:00 and 20:00-21:00.

• To successfully complete the PPCDL Examination you will need to answer 26 questions or higher correctly out of 30 questions to pass.

NOTES: A lot of people fail the first time . It is not uncommon for applicants to book two (or even four) exams in one week. If you fail, however, you will need to rebook the exam again (which can take up to a month).

To apply for the PPCDL , applicants will need to submit the following via DIGIPORT – for SingPass holders, please choose Individual and enter your SingPass to login. If you do not have SingPass, please choose Online Forms .

• A copy of your result slip of the PPCDL Examination from the Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA).
• Identity Card (for Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents) or Passport / FIN (for foreigners).
• One recent passport-sized photograph.

PRACTICAL : PPCDL Practical Handling Assessment

You will now need to book your PPCDL Practical Handling Assessment which before COVID only take place on Saturday mornings at 09:00 (better, less wind and vessel movement)  or 11:00 at Poly Marina (50 West Coast Ferry Road, located next to the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club)

• $100 + GST for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents .
• $150 + GST for Foreigners .

Applicants will be split into groups and the assessment will target the following five competencies :

• Overall Hull, Engine & Equipment Check.
• Man-Overboard Drill.
• Scenarios (oral test).

Applicants will then have a one-on-one exam with the assessors to go through lights , signals, and other scenarios .

NOTES: If you are not confident, you can contact your PPCDL center for a refresher course , which can be completed at your original course venue. In addition, applicants can also book refresher courses at the actual venue where the course will be held – this is especially helpful if you have never been to the Poly Marina and don’t know the surrounding environment.

Once you pass the practical you will be able to go to your Digiport and pay for your physical boat driving license ( SG$20 ).

Advanced Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (APPCDL)

In order to qualify for the APPCDL , applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age .
• Have successfully completed an approved course in the handling of an Advanced Powered Pleasure Craft , conducted at the Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) .
• Produce a valid certificate issued by a medical practitioner certifying that the applicant has passed a sight test and is not physically handicapped .
• Successfully completed the APPCDL Examinations conducted by the Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) .

To  apply for a new PPCDL , applicants will need to submit the following via  Digiport  – for SingPass holders, please choose  Individual  and enter your SingPass to login. If you do not have SingPass, please choose  Online Forms .

• A copy of your result slip of the APPCDL Examination from the Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA).
• Identity Card (for Singapore citizens and permanent residents) or Passport/ FIN (for foreigners).

Applications for a new APPCDL must be made within one year of passing the examination (if not, applicants will need to re-take the examination). Online applications will be processed within the next working day. Applicants will then receive an email with transfer payment details. Once paid, your receipt will serve as a temporary boat driving license whilst your APPCDL license card is being produced. Please expect a further two weeks until the license is posted to your residential address.

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Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License

This is a course that you have to take before you can apply for your exam to obtain your licence to drive any sort of pleasure craft that has a motor onboard. A PPCDL is required to pilot any powered craft in Singapore waters. Learn all about navigating Singapores labyrinth of flukes and channels in complete safety. Charts, navigation buoys, and rules of the road are just a small part of it!

• Applicants must be age 16 and above.
• International License and Foreign issued License are NOT recognised under Singapore Maritime Port Authority (MPA) regulations.
• Exams are conducted at Singapore Maritime Academy.  All applicants will be required to take a simple medical test before the exam.
• Class will commence with a minimum of 4 participants. For booking, please download the booking form, complete it and fax or email to Changi Sailing Club for confirmation.

For more information on the PPCDL entry requirements and examinations, please click this link – Singapore Maritime Academy .

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Powered Pleasure craft driving licence(ppcdl)

Discover Sailing Asia provides the Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) Course, which is comprehensive course that provides you with the freedom to pilot your own craft upon course completion and the passing of the required examinations. The Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) is required for driving a pleasure craft/ powered yacht that are less than 24 meters in length within Singapore Port Limits.

Please note that we are only providing the PPCDL course, but not the theory examinations and practicals. Examination costs will be covered by students themselves, at their own time and availability for the tests.

(incl. GST)

DURATION: 2 Days (Not Overnight) ​

Training dates:.

Tue 8:30am - Wed 7:30pm

Thu 8:30am - Fri 7:30pm

Sat 8:30am - Sun 7:30pm

topics COVERED:

General Seamanship

Nautical Terms: Buoys, beacons and lighthouses, emergencies at sea, such as grounding, fire, collision, poor visibility, etc.

VHR Radio distress calling

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment

Knots, anchoring, tides, weather

Pleasure Craft Regulations

Singapore Port Regulations

Rules of the Road

Regulations for preventing collisions at sea

Look outs, safe speed, steering and sailing rules, stand on vessel, giving way vessel

Conduct in low visibility, narrow channels, traffic separation schemes, light and shapes, sound and light signals

Practical Boat Handling & Navigation Theory

Starting procedure: briefing on engine, pre-sailing checks, equipment checks, throttle and steering control, boat handling, man overboard drills, anchoring, berthing drills and unberthing drills, ropework

Look out and collision avoidance drills

Familarisation of local waters, expressing positions at sea, compass errors, variation and deviation.

Passage Planning ​

Passage planning, avoiding congested areas, time speed and distance factors, traffic separations scheme, shelters, refueling etc.

Practical Boat Handling

Fixing and plotting ,  reinforcing theory lessons, steering and sailing rules, collision avoidance, look out duties, steering and navigating the boat.

Emergencies

Useful Information

The PPCDL Course requires minimum 5 participants to proceed. Please form your own teams of 5 or more before signing up.

Please refer to the calendar for course dates.

Class size is up to 10.

Note that photographs and videos taken during the course may be used for training and marketing purposes.

*Please refer to the Terms & Conditions here . 

*For FAQ, click here .

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Power Yacht Training – Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence Course (PPCDL)

Ppcdl course in mandarin are available , contact us or email [email protected] for your preferred mandarin course date with min 5 pax to commence or s$1750 (up to 5 pax), note; register only one (1) pax per transaction as we need individual details.

• The Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) is required for driving a pleasure craft/ powered yacht that are less than 24 meters in length within Singapore Port Limits

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Be at least 16 years of age & physically fit
• No colour blindness
• No physical handicap

PPCDL Course Fees Includes Course Syllabus on Theory & Practical Lessons

• Introduction
• Nautical Terms
• Equipment and Usage
• Rules of the Road ( Traffic Rules at Sea)
• Coastal Navigation
• Regulation, Circulars & Notices
• Practical Boat Handling
• Emergencies
• Useful Information

HOW TO OBTAIN THE MPA LICENCE

• Attend 2 Days PPCDL Course with AYA (includes both Theory and Practical sessions)
• Sign up at your own time for Theory Test at Singapore Polytechnic (medical certificate required)
• Sign up for at your own time for Practical Test at the Singapore Polytechnic*(You can only attend Practical Test after you have passed the Theory Test)*

Register via this Link for the Theory Test at Singapore Poly

https://www.sp.edu.sg/sma/courses/ other-courses/powered-pleasure- craft-driving-licence-(ppcdl)

You will obtain the PPCDL Certificate of Attendance on completion of the course. You will need to bring this Certificate together with the Medical Report when you go for the Theory Test.

Theory Exam Fees (exclusive GST)

Practical exam fees (exclusive gst).

Theory & Practical Exam Fees are payable to Singapore Maritime Academy at Singapore Polytechnic

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PPCDL Course

Getting your Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) is the 1st step in your boating journey. PPCDL is needed for you to legally drive a boat up to 24m in length in Singapore. Over 3000 students have been trained by us since 2017 and we have currently the highest pass rate in Singapore due to the following:

Signing up for the Course

Please click onto the following link to sign up : https://tbsa.simplybook.asia/v2/#book/category/1/count/1/ or click onto 'Sign up Here' button below.

You will receive payment instructions within 24 hours of filling up the form. Your enrollment will be confirmed once the payment is validated. A minimum of 10 signups is required in order for the class to commence. Prices are:

$367.20 for Non-RSYC Members $324.00 for Full time Students $302.40 for RSYC Members (inclusive of 8% GST)

Note that we have 2 modes of course delivery: Classroom - 4 hours of online learning + 14 hours of classroom lessons + 7 hours of practical lessons The theory session of the course will be held on the below selected two days on a weekend; after which, the practical session will be arranged on one day the following weekend/day and after. An email on the practical session schedule will be sent out to trainees after they have completed the theory session. They can reply to the email on their preferred practical slot.

Please email us at [email protected] if you encounter any issues.

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Some of the faces and names will stand out as they have been referenced by our students on our facebook review page. You are not going to find a more dedicated team of trainers than the ones we have at TBSA. They have 2 objectives in mind when they go into training mode:

1. Ensure you pass your theory or practical tests so you get your license the 1st time round

2. Inculcate the seamanship in you to make you a better and more conscientious boater

Join us for the course and you'll understand how an instructor team can make a difference in your boating journey. 

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Your boating journey starts with getting your ppcdl, terms and conditions.

By signing up for the course you are agreeing to the following:

1) I am/my child is physically fit.

2) Enrolling myself/my child for and participating in Sea Sports Activities Course at RSYC, I will not hold RSYC, TBSA, its members, officers, employees, contractors and partners liable for any accident, loss, damage, injury suffered by my child or myself during the duration of this course, whether such accident, loss, damage or injury shall occur ashore or afloat.

3) I confirm that myself/my child is participating in this course solely at his/her/my own risk and indemnify RSYC, TBSA, it’s members, officers, employees, subcontractors and partners in respect of any claim arising out of this course.

4) I understand that registration will only be confirmed by making full payment fee(s) for the above mentioned course.

5) My registration will be forfeited (with or without prior notice), if full payment is not made 2 weeks prior to course commencement.

6) My payment will be forfeited for no-show or if changes to the course dates are requested by me 5 or less working days from the date of the course.

7) My enrollment may be rescheduled if the minimum number of students for the class is not met. 

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International Yacht Training 

The Boat Shop Asia is an International Yacht Training (IYT) accredited training school in Singapore and Malaysia. The training academy is focused on powered craft training courses and offers growing numbers of IYT courses from our academy including  VHF Maritime Radio Training Course  and Small Powerboat & Rib Master Training (ICC10M) .

IYT tickets (certificates) obtained by students will be issued International Certificate of Competency (ICC) which is adopted by certain United Nations resolutions and thereby recognized in a good number of countries around the world as a yacht/boat driving license in the country. Bareboat (self drive) charter boat companies from those countries also recognize the ICC certificates and allow holders to charter their boats on a bareboat basis. This means that your IYT ticket (certificate) is now an internationally recognized boat driving license.

There are 3 main types of package courses for International Yacht Training (IYT). 

Entry Requirements

Training Information

A minimum of 4 sign ups is required to commence the class. If the minimum requirement is not met at any time, the course will be rescheduled to a later date.

Note: Request on rescheduling of course date after confirmation are subjected to approval, with exceptions being considered on case-by-case basis. Learners are advised to write in to us at least 5 days in advance before the actual course date for any changes. The course fees shall be forfeited for any last minute notification to change on course date.

Course Syllabus

Course Assessment

The course fees is inclusive of the assessments. In the event learner failed the assessment and require a re-test, the following fees (inclusive of GST) apply:

*Prices have been updated to take into account the new GST rate as of 1 Jan 2024. Our staff will contact the sign up for any price difference for his/her registration when the new rate was not place into effect yet*

Course Fees

(inclusive of GST)

Standard Course I : 2 Day

Standard course ii : 3 days, sgd 1090.00, standard course iii : 5 days.

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Application Details

Pleasure craft of 24 metres in length and above shall be handled by those who hold a valid Advance Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (APPCDL) issued by MPA.

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Licensing a Harbour Craft

The Maritime and Port Authority (Harbour Craft) Regulations state that no vessel shall be used as a harbour craft within the port without a harbour craft licence.

Categories of licence

Under the provisions of the above Regulations, harbour craft licences are issued by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to vessels used for commercial purposes within the port. The following categories of licence are issued:

Applying for a harbour craft licence 

When applying for a harbour craft licence, the applicant is required to submit the application via Marinet. The following documents are required during the application for a new harbour craft licence. The following documents are required upon submission of application:

• Instant Information Printout from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) for licensing in the name of a corporate body.
• Bill of Sale; or
• Charter Agreement; or
• Builder’s Certificate; or
• Hull Receipt or Invoice
• Launching Permit; or
• Import Permit; or
• General Arrival Declaration
• Clauses 7 to 9 of the institute Time Clauses (Hulls – Port Risks)- (20/7/87)
• Limits of liability as per declared or insured value of hull and machinery (whichever is higher) subject to a minimum of $200,000 in any one accident or occurrence
• An additional coverage at $500 for every ton or part thereof above 300 gross tonnes
• In the case of a Protection and indemnity (P & I) coverage, the P & I must be one which is recognised by the Authority and has a representative office in Singapore.
• The P & I Coverage for 1/4 Running Down Clause (RDC) must be amended to 4/4 RDC.
• Liability for personal injury or loss of life
• Limits of liability – An additional minimum amount of $5,000 for every passenger in excess of the 12 that the craft is licenses to carry, in any accident or occurrence
• Liability for oil pollution damages and costs of preventing damages and costs of preventing or reducing damage results from the discharge or escape of oil
• Limits of liability - $1 million per 100 gross tons or part thereof in any one accident or occurrence
• Craft’s minimum manning
• Mooring letter or approval letter from the owner of the premises
• Letter of approval for use of pier/landing places where applicable issued by the owner/manager of the facilities
• Craft must be in port when application for new harbour craft licence is made
• Any other documents or requirements as may be required by the Port Master.

Work Pass For Foreign Crew working on board MPA Licensed Harbour Craft

Foreign crew working on board the MPA licensed harbour craft must hold a valid work pass. Employers who hire foreigners without valid work passes can be prosecuted under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. For more information, please visit the Ministry of Manpower website . MediSave Contributions under Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board’s Self-Employed Scheme

Enquiries for licensing matters of harbour craft licence

For enquiries for harbour craft licensing matters, you may contact our hotline 1800 272 7777 or e-mail us at [email protected] . For more information, you may refer to our licensing guidelines here.

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‘Digital licence plates’ for unmanned aircraft over 250g to be mandatory from December 2025: CAAS

SINGAPORE – From Dec 1, 2025, users of unmanned aircraft (UA) such as drones must comply with new regulations requiring UA weighing more than 250g to have “digital licence plates”. This measure aims to improve aviation and public safety and security in Singapore, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said on Sept 2.

When a UA is in flight, the digital licence plate – known as Broadcast Remote Identification (B-RID) – transmits information such as the UA’s position and the location of its operator.

Users with an operator permit who use the FlyItSafe mobile app while operating UA are exempt from the B-RID requirement.

The app allows the UA operator to monitor his UA flights to ensure they are within permitted areas and to prevent unintentional breaches into non-permitted zones.

A B-RID is also not required if the UA is operated indoors or in an enclosed environment, CAAS said in a statement announcing the launch of a month-long public consultation to seek feedback on the implementation of the B-RID requirement in Singapore.

B-RID uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology to share information such as the UA’s position, serial number and the operator’s identification reference number.

“The information that is broadcast from the UA can be received within transmission range by government agencies to identify the UA in flight for safety and security purposes,” CAAS told The Straits Times.

It noted that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) have also introduced B-RID requirements.

The FAA did this in September 2023, while the Easa followed suit in January.

In Singapore, more than half of registered UA already have built-in B-RID modules, and the majority of new UA also come equipped with these.

Owners of UA not equipped with B-RID must install a B-RID module on their UA by Dec 1, 2025, in order to fly it, CAAS said.

The number of registered UA in Singapore has ballooned from 8,205 in December 2020 to 24,567 in July 2024.

“With their potential to transform the way people live, work and play, UA activities in Singapore have gained much popularity over the years,” CAAS said, adding that it would continue to “facilitate the beneficial use of UA while ensuring aviation and public safety and security”.

CAAS said it intends to pay for the installation of B-RID modules for users who apply between Jan 1 and March 31, 2025. After this period, users will have to bear the cost of a B-RID module, which is between $120 and $250.

The regulator will also provide educational and guidance materials to help users choose the correct B-RID module for their UA and to check that the module is working.

Mr Benjamin Goh, head of training at Drone Element – a UA training and assessment organisation – said those who build their own UA would be most affected by the new rules.

He added that besides the cost of the B-RID module, this group may find it difficult to incorporate the module into their UA, as the aircraft may not be able to take the weight of B-RID modules.

Mr Farhan Tahir, administrator of the Universal Drones Singapore Facebook hobby group – which has about 8,100 members – said drone groups are “panicking” about the potential rising costs of taking up drone flying as a hobby.

“If I have multiple drones, how many (B-RID modules) do I need (to apply for)?” Mr Farhan, who is in his 30s, asked, calling for more clarity on the new rules.

In response to ST’s query, CAAS said a B-RID module may be transferred from one registered UA to another.

Mr Farhan is also concerned about how the requirement will affect tourists who want to use their drones here and those coming to Singapore to join drone flying competitions, which are usually held outdoors.

In July, a Chinese tourist was fined $12,000 after flying a drone illegally to take aerial shots of Marina Bay. Three others were charged with allegedly operating drones in the Marina Bay area and near the State Courts building in Havelock Square.

That same month, CAAS suspended aviation technology company H3 Dynamics from operating UA after one of its drones crash-landed in a condominium development in one-north.

In 2023, CAAS dealt with 306 cases of unlawful drone use, compared with 396 cases in 2022 and 266 cases in 2021.

The public can provide feedback on the roll-out of the B-RID from Sept 2 to Oct 1 via go.gov.sg/feedbackcaasuasbrid

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Singapore also raised its low-carbon electricity import target from 4GW by 2035 to 6GW.

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SINGAPORE: Singapore granted conditional approvals to another two companies on Thursday (Sep 5) to import low-carbon electricity from Indonesia, as the country raised its import target. 

The two companies – Singa Renewables and Shell Eastern Trading – have been given the conditional nod to import 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of electricity in total, said the Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Thursday (Sep 5).

"EMA has (preliminarily) assessed these projects to be technically and commercially viable," it said in a media release. 

"The conditional approvals seek to facilitate the companies in obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals and licences for the projects."

Singapore aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. EMA said it will continue to engage companies with "credible and commercially viable proposals" that can contribute to its 2050 target.

FIRST CONDITIONAL LICENCES

The two firms are not the first to be given conditional approvals to bring in low-carbon electricity from Indonesia.

In September 2023, five companies were granted conditional approvals to import 2GW of electricity in total  from Indonesia.

On Thursday, EMA announced that these five firms have taken the next step in the process and been granted conditional licences – the first firms to be given such licences.

This came after "substantive progress" was made by the five Indonesia-based projects, said EMA. 

The five companies are: 

• Pacific Medco Solar Energy, formed by PacificLight Renewables, Medco Power Global and Gallant Venture
• Adaro Solar International, formed by PT Adaro Clean Energy Indonesia
• EDP Renewables APAC
• Vanda RE, formed by Gurin Energy and Gentari International Renewables
• Keppel Energy

Pacific Medco Solar Energy will import 0.6GW, while Adaro Solar International and EDP Renewables APAC will import 0.4GW each. Vanda RE and Keppel Energy will import 0.3GW each.

The five companies have commenced and are at various stages of completing marine surveys and feasibility studies.

They have also "demonstrated their ability to meet the requirements of both Indonesia and Singapore", EMA said.

Conditional licences may be issued to electricity import projects that have been assessed to be technically and commercially viable, and are in an advanced developmental stage.

"When the obligations in the conditional licences are fulfilled, EMA may subsequently issue the companies an electricity importer licence to commence construction and commercial operations," the authority said.

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The conditional licences and conditional approvals were awarded during the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum in Jakarta on Thursday.

The progress of these seven projects builds on multiple memorandums of understanding (MOUs) between Indonesia and Singapore on energy cooperation, EMA said.

The MOUs were signed in January 2022 and in March and September last year. 

“These MOUs affirm both countries’ commitment to facilitate cross-border trading projects and interconnections between Indonesia and Singapore, and investments in the development of renewable energy manufacturing industries, such as solar photovoltaics and battery energy storage systems in Indonesia," said EMA.

Singapore gives conditional approval for 1.2GW of electricity imports from Vietnam to Sembcorp Utilities

Keppel Energy granted conditional approval to import 1GW of electricity from Cambodia to Singapore

Import target raised.

In 2021, Singapore set its sights on importing up to 4GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035. 

Since then, it received over 20 proposals from multiple countries, demonstrating the viability of low-carbon electricity imports as a pathway for decarbonising the power sector, said EMA.

The power sector currently accounts for about 40 per cent of Singapore's carbon emissions.

In total, EMA has issued conditional approvals to nine projects so far, including the five that have advanced to conditional licences. 

These projects include Keppel Energy’s proposal to import 1GW of low-carbon electricity from Cambodia and Sembcorp Utilities’ proposal to import 1.2GW from Vietnam.  

“Given the encouraging progress of electricity import projects and to ensure adequate supply to meet our future energy needs given growing demand, Singapore will raise its ambition and seek to import 6GW by 2035,” said EMA.

It added that it would continue to study all decarbonisation pathways for the power sector. 

These included hydrogen, solar, deep geothermal energy, nuclear energy, as well as carbon capture and storage technologies.

"As Singapore decarbonises, EMA will also seek to strike an optimal balance between energy security, sustainability, and cost competitiveness," the authority said.

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