According to the rules, Shell was supposed to inform the authorities as soon as a leak was detected.
More than 30 tonnes of oil and water leaked into the waters between Bukom Island and Bukom Kecil on Oct 20.
On environmental impact, he said the authorities have not observed any immediate impact on Singapore’s marine and coastal ecosystems and wildlife, as well as fisheries.The Public Utilities Board is also monitoring seawater intake at its desalination plants and readings remain normal, he added. Responding to Hougang MP Dennis Tan’s question on how MPA ensures that these checks are being carried out, Mr Murali said MPA will work with industry players and relevant government agencies to ensure minimal risks from oil spills caused by both land-based facilities and incidents in the water.
Additionally, oil handling facilities in Singapore need to have containment booms, oil skimmers and dispersants on hand, as they may be called upon to use these resources to facilitate oil spill clean-up operations.Booms, busters and dispersants: Here’s how an oil spill is cleaned up in S’pore waters
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