Some oil leaking from a damaged cargo tank at Pasir Panjang Terminal has spread to the waters off Changi on June 17.
Oil stains on Siloso beach and on the surface of the water in Sentosa at about 11am on June 17.with some oil leaking from a damaged cargo tank at Pasir Panjang Terminal having spread to the waters off Changi on June 17.
While West Coast Park is not affected, oil absorbent booms were also deployed at the park to protect the mangroves at the Marsh Garden, the statement said. Each system consists of a boom with a skirt that extends below the water surface to enclose and collect the oil on the water surface.Mr Muhammad Nasry, executive director of the Singapore Youth Voices for Biodiversity, said it is worrying to hear that the oil slick has reached Changi, since the area is where a number of sensitive habitats are located.
“This is still disconcerting. We are certainly hoping that the volume of oil has already been significantly reduced by the clean-up teams who are working hard to remove it.” On June 14, Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima hit a stationary Singapore-flagged bunker vessel at Pasir Panjang Terminal. The dredger hadThe air quality at affected areas around Sentosa, East Coast Park and Labrador Nature Reserve is well within “safe levels” so far, according to the statement.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ship collision at Pasir Panjang Terminal causes oil spill, beach closed and clean-up under wayA large section of the beachfront in East Coast Park will be closed until further notice to the public amid clean-up efforts in the aftermath of an oil spill resulting from a ship incident in Pasir Panjang Terminal.
Read more »
Sentosa beaches closed due to oil spill from Pasir Panjang TerminalSINGAPORE - A clean-up operation is under way after oil washed up the coast of Sentosa's Tanjong Beach on June 15, a day after a damaged cargo tank leaked oil into the sea at Pasir Panjang Terminal. A video sent to The Straits Times by a reader showed thick, dark-coloured oil in the waters of Tanjong Beach, staining the sand...
Read more »
Oil spill incident: Singapore’s water supply not affected; local fish safe to eatThere is low risk of the oil spill spreading to the Johor Strait.
Read more »
Two shipping firms charged with discharging 100L of oil each into Singapore waters, polluting seaThe master, owner and agent of the ship involved can be jailed for up to two years, fined between S$1,000 and S$1 million, or both.
Read more »
Food hunt at Singapore theme parks: Science Centre SingaporeYou know what to expect at our local theme parks, but what about the food? Our team of taste explorers take you on a wild ride through Singapore’s awesome theme parks and their culinary offerings. We're on a mission to uncover the unique flavours that make each theme park a gastronomic adventure too. Today, we explore Science Centre Singapore! Do..
Read more »
S’pore Chinese culture unique because it is established on foundations of multiculturalism: SM LeeIn Singapore, all citizens should put Singapore and its interests first, said SM Lee
Read more »