Who We Are
Built on the water, shaped by the sea
Telok Marine was founded by people who grew up on Singapore's southern shore — and who believe that the water should be accessible to anyone willing to take a little time for it.
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From Keppel Bay to the Southern Islands
Telok Marine was established over a decade ago by a small group of maritime professionals who had spent years working on vessels along Singapore's southern coast. What started as a single-boat operation servicing private groups grew steadily as word spread that we brought a different standard of attention to each voyage.
Our name draws from the Malay word for bay — a nod to the natural harbours and sheltered inlets that define this coastline. It reflects our outlook: charters that move at the pace of the water rather than against it.
Today, we operate three distinct charter experiences, each designed around a particular kind of guest. We are not a boat hire service. We are a team that prepares, guides, and hosts — so that those aboard can simply be present.
Our Mission
To provide thoughtfully designed maritime experiences that connect people to Singapore's coastal environment — with care, competence, and a clear sense of place.
Our Perspective
We believe quality time at sea should feel considered, not rushed. Every charter is an opportunity to slow down and pay attention to where you are — on the water, in Singapore, in the moment.
Our Values
Preparedness, honesty, attentiveness. We do not overstate what we offer. We prepare thoroughly, communicate clearly, and show up ready — every time.
The People
Those who make it happen
Rajan Jeyasingam
Captain & Co-Founder
MPA-certified captain with over fifteen years navigating Singapore's coastal and regional waters. Rajan designs our route protocols and leads the multi-day passage crew.
Linh Wei
Charter Coordinator & Co-Founder
Linh manages all guest communications, charter logistics, and provisioning. Her background in hospitality management ensures each experience is carefully prepared before departure.
Mohammed Hafiz
Senior Marine Engineer
Hafiz oversees all vessel maintenance, safety inspections, and technical compliance. His thorough approach keeps our fleet in consistent operational condition throughout the year.
How We Operate
Standards we hold ourselves to
MPA Compliance
All vessels and crew operate under Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore regulations. Certifications are kept current and reviewed ahead of each charter season.
Regular Vessel Maintenance
Each vessel undergoes scheduled maintenance checks and is inspected by a qualified marine engineer before and after extended passages.
Safety Equipment
All vessels carry certified life jackets for all capacities, flares, EPIRB beacons, first aid kits, and fire suppression equipment in line with MPA requirements.
Weather Monitoring
We monitor Meteorological Service Singapore forecasts and marine advisories in the 48 hours before each departure and adjust plans when conditions warrant it.
Environmental Responsibility
We follow no-discharge practices in coastal waters, avoid anchoring on reef areas, and use biodegradable cleaning products across our fleet.
Guest Data Privacy
Guest information is collected only for booking purposes and is never shared with third parties outside of operational requirements. Handled in accordance with Singapore's PDPA.
Maritime charter knowledge earned on Singapore's waters
Yacht charter in Singapore sits at the intersection of a busy commercial port, a protected marine environment, and one of the region's most active recreational boating communities. Operating here requires more than a vessel and a crew — it requires familiarity with tidal patterns, awareness of port traffic protocols, knowledge of the southern island anchorages, and the kind of judgement that only comes from years on the water.
Telok Marine has developed its charter programmes around Singapore's specific coastal character — the afternoon thermals that build along the Labrador shoreline, the calm anchorages between the southern islands, the route through the Western Fairway that affords views of the container terminal and the distant Malay Peninsula. These are not generic itineraries adapted from elsewhere. They were designed here, for this water.
Our team brings together maritime qualifications, hospitality experience, and genuine enthusiasm for Singapore's coastal geography. Whether you are joining us for four hours or four days, you are in the care of people who know this stretch of sea well — and who take that responsibility seriously.
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Three carefully prepared voyages — each one shaped around a different experience of Singapore's coastal waters.
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