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Data room for maritime and shipping deals
Short answerSingapore is one of the world's largest maritime centres. Vessel and fleet deals need class and survey records, registry documents, charter parties, crew and technical inspections, often across several flags. A data room keeps them per vessel for buyers and financiers.
How it works in Singapore
Shipowners, ship managers, financiers and buyers use Singapore as a base. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore runs the Singapore Registry of Ships.
Best data rooms for maritime and shipping
Our five measures re-weighted for this use case, with a small bonus for rooms built for it. Prices before 9% GST.
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Ellty ~S$191/mo 9.4 Visit Ellty - 2
iDeals On quote 8.7 - 3
Datasite On quote 8.7 - 4
Ansarada On quote 8.6 - 5
Firmex On quote 8.4 - 6
Drooms On quote 8.4 - 7
Intralinks On quote 8.3 - 8
DealRoom On quote 8.2 - 9
Box ~S$19/user/mo 8.1 - 10
CapLinked ~S$382/mo 8.1
22%Security23%Deal tools18%Permissions20%Ease of use17%Cost
Folder index for maritime and shipping
01
Fleet listVessels and key data.
02
Vessel foldersRegistry, class, surveys per vessel.
03
ChartersCharter parties and earnings.
04
TechnicalInspection and condition reports.
05
FinanceMortgages and loan agreements.
Singapore rules that apply
Ship registry
Registration, mortgages and transfers follow the flag state's rules; MPA runs the Singapore registry.
Class and statutory certificates
Buyers and lenders check class status and certificates.
Features you need
| Feature | Why it matters here | Rooms in our top 10 that list it |
|---|---|---|
| Folder upload | A whole folder tree goes up in one drag, keeping its numbering. | 10 of 10 |
| View and download control | Each file can be set to view-only, print or download, and the setting can be changed later. | 9 of 10 |
| Q&A workflow | Bidders post a question against a file; your team drafts, approves and publishes the reply, and the whole thread is kept. | 9 of 10 |
How to set it up
- Folder per vesselSame sub-folders for each ship.
Mistakes to avoid
- Missing class records.
- Charter terms not summarised.
Questions people ask
What do vessel buyers check?
Class status, surveys, registry and mortgages, charters and technical condition.
Who runs the Singapore ship registry?
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
Is one room enough for a fleet?
Yes, with one folder set per vessel.