A preliminary report from the Straits of Malacca and Singapore capacity study has found that the Singapore Strait still has sufficient spare capacity to handle the expected growth in vessel traffic without affecting either efficiency or navigational safety. The study used 2007 data of ship and radar traffic as the basis for computer models of ship use, safety and efficiency. "As part of our long-term planning, MPA regularly conducts studies on various maritime issues and trends. In line with this, we felt it was timely to conduct a study of the traffic levels and utilisation, including the potential carriage capacity, of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. A clear and accurate picture of the carriage capacity of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore will allow MPA to work with the littoral States as well as other interested stakeholders to identify strategies to enhance capacity while maintaining navigational safety," said the Port and Maritime Authority (MPA) of Singapore's Yee Cheok Hong. Given the projected increase in maritime traffic in the region, the study examined the areas of potential congestion in the SoMS. The second phase of the study will examine possible measures that can enhance the carriage capacity of the Singapore Strait while at the same time maintaining navigational safety. Based on the efficiency and safety indicators, the current traffic level in the Singapore Strait could be increased by at least 75 per cent, assuming the existing processes and operations remain unchanged and there are no advances in technology.