Precautionary measures will be lifted from Oct 30, say the nine agencies.
SINGAPORE – There have been no additional oil sightings at sea and ashore following two oil spill incidents over the past week, agencies said on Oct 30.has been completed. Efforts included the cleaning of oil-stained rock bunds and infrastructure.oil overflow bunkering incident on Oct 28 off Changi.
As there have been no sightings, “all seaward oil response assets that were deployed by the MPA for both incidents will stand down” on Oct 30, the statement said. The containment and absorbent booms installed as a precaution by agencies at various locations since Oct 20 will also be removed progressively.
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