Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)

 Applicable to passenger ships (including high-speed passenger craft) of any size, cargo ships (including
high-speed craft) of 500 gross tonnage and above and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units(MODU) that are
engaged on international voyages.
 The original CSR Certificate issued by MPA must be retained on board the ship for survey or
inspection purposes.

The procedure to obtain a CSR certificate is easy and straightforward, requiring 5 major steps. Below is a
summary of the steps:

(A) For New or First-time Application

Note: Applicable to ships that have just been registered – newbuildings or reflagging

1. Complete either CSR Application Form 1 or 2.

Note:
 CSR Application Form 1 is applicable for newbuildings/new constructions.
http://www.mpa.gov.sg/sites/circulars_and_notices/pdfs/shipping_circulars/sc08-11a.pdf
 CSR Application Form 2 is applicable for reflagging/registration of second-hand ships/amendments to the
particulars on the current CSR.
http://www.mpa.gov.sg/sites/circulars_and_notices/pdfs/shipping_circulars/sc08-11b.pdf
 CSR Application Form 3 – Index of Amendment. Applicable to master/company to record the list of
amendments made to the ship and is to be kept on board the ship together with the ship’s CSR File.
http://www.mpa.gov.sg/sites/circulars_and_notices/pdfs/shipping_circulars/sc08-11c.pdf

2. Get ready a copy of the Document of Compliance (DOC), Safety Management Certificate (SMC) and
International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC).
3. Get ready a copy of the closed CSR from the previous Registry. This is applicable for reflagging/registration
of second-hand ships.
4. Submit (1) to (3) to SRS via email to marine@mpa.gov.sg.
5. Pay CSR fee of $45.

(B) For Subsequent Application/Replacement Certificate

 Change in ship’s details. Such change constitutes for a new CSR application to be made to the Ship
Registry

1. Complete the CSR Application Form 2.

Note:
 CSR Application Form 1 is applicable for newbuildings/new constructions.
http://www.mpa.gov.sg/sites/circulars_and_notices/pdfs/shipping_circulars/sc08-11a.pdf
 CSR Application Form 2 is applicable for reflagging/registration of second-hand ships/amendments to the
particulars on the current CSR.
http://www.mpa.gov.sg/sites/circulars_and_notices/pdfs/shipping_circulars/sc08-11b.pdf
 CSR Application Form 3 – Index of Amendment. Applicable to master/company to record the list of
amendments made to the ship and is to be kept on board the ship together with the ship’s CSR File.
http://www.mpa.gov.sg/sites/circulars_and_notices/pdfs/shipping_circulars/sc08-11c.pdf

2. Attach a copy of the certificate/document that detailed the amendment. For example, there has been an
amendment to the DOC company’s address. To provide a new DOC certificate evidencing the new address, or
there has been changes to the classification society that issued the SMC. To provide a copy of the new SMC
evidencing such change.
3. Submit (1) and (2) to SRS via email to marine@mpa.gov.sg.
4. Pay CSR fee of $45.
(C) Lost or Misplaced of CSR certificate

A CSR can be replaced if the original is found to be lost or misplaced. But before the replacement certificate can
be issued, the registered owner/registered manager of the ship must make a statutory declaration (SD) on the
lost or misplaced of that CSR. The original SD must be submitted to the Ship Registry.

1. Inform the Ship Registry by writing to marine@mpa.gov.sg on the lost or misplaced of CSR and request for a
replacement certificate.
2. Complete the SD form.
3. Submit the original SD form to Ship Registry in exchange with the replacement CSR.
4. Pay CSR fee of $45.