The maritime authorities of Singapore are [ds_preview]still working on cleaning up the oil spill after the collision of two container vessels.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced that it continues to coordinate the containment and clean-up efforts of the oil spillage in Singapore’s waters following the collision of container vessels »Wan Hai 301« and »APL Denver«. As of today, a total of 17 vessels and 222 personnel have been deployed. Progress of the clean-up is being made along the western coastlines of Pulau Ubin (OBS Jetty) and Nenas Channel.
According to the MPA, some patches of oil were spotted off CAFHI Jetty and also along the shorelines of Pasir Ris Beach, Changi Point Ferry Terminal, Changi Sailing Club and Changi Beach in the early hours of the morning. Contractors were deployed to clean up the affected shorelines. Oil spill response vessels as well as containment booms and spill recovery equipment such as harbour busters and skimmers have also been deployed at the affected areas.
Port operations still remain unaffected and MPA will continue to monitor the situation. After the collision the authorities announced an oil spill of 300 tons. The Master of »APL Denver« had reported that one of its bunker tanks sustained damage.
