Here’s an update to the Oil Spill near Tuas. There is some lack of details, specifically how large the patches of oil sighted are.<\/p>\n
Here is the report:<\/p>\n
\nOil Spill Following Collision Between “Sunny Horizon” and “DL Salvia” at Temasek Fairway – Update: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n
Efforts to contain and clean up the oil spill following the collision between Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier “Sunny Horizon” and Korean-registered Liquefied Petroleum Gas carrier “DL Salvia” continued today.<\/p>\n
There has been no further spillage of bunker from “DL Salvia”. As a precautionary measure, an oil boom has been deployed around the vessel. Bio-degradable oil dispersants were used yesterday and today to break up the oil slick in the waters. In total, 9 craft and more than 46 personnel have been deployed as part of the containment and clean up efforts.<\/p>\n
Some patches of treated oil were sighted today at the reclamation sites at the western part of Jurong Island and Tuas View Extension, and at a rock bund at Sultan Shoal. MPA is working with JTC Corporation and the National Environment Agency on the land-based clean up efforts.<\/p>\n
Vessel traffic in the Port of Singapore and port operations remain unaffected.<\/p>\n
Members of the public can contact MPA’s 24-hours Marine Safety Control Centre at 6325 2489 to report any sighting of oil slick in our waters or coastlines.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n