Avoid swimming in waters off East Coast Park following collision of ships: NEA
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A crew member from Singapore-registered tanker Marine Dynamo reported suffering minor bruises and sprains.
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SINGAPORE – The public should avoid swimming and other primary water contact activities in the waters off East Coast Park beach until further notice, following the collision of two ships there.
The National Environment Agency published this advisory in a Facebook post on the evening of Sept 1, after a Singapore-registered tanker, Marine Dynamo, and a Malta-registered bulk carrier, Flag Gangos, collided about 8km south of Tanah Merah at 9.25am the same day.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a statement on Sept 1 that both vessels are stable and all crew members from both vessels are safe and accounted for.
A crew member from Marine Dynamo reported suffering minor bruises and sprains, said MPA, adding that the individual was being treated on board.
Light oil sheens were sighted in the vicinity of Marine Dynamo, it said, adding that the master of Marine Dynamo had reported that marine gas oil (MGO) from the service tank above the waterline had been spilt. MGO is used for the vessel’s propulsion.
According to MPA, MGO is a light fuel similar to diesel, and is expected to evaporate and break down readily in the environment.
Patrol craft and spill-response craft have been deployed by the MPA to investigate the matter and to assist in the situation, including dispersing the oil sheens. Drones have also been deployed to monitor the situation.
Passing vessels have been alerted by navigational broadcast, MPA said, adding that there is no impact to navigational safety.
MPA said it is investigating the collision.
