Oil spills

Gulf oil spill fast becoming one of world’s worst in years, agencies warn

A satellite image showing an oil spill off the coast of Oman, on Aug 11, 2026.

Environmental disaster looms as tanker leaks off Oman

A satellite image shows an oil slick next to the Caroline Bezengi, a sanctioned vessel off the coast of the Dhofar Governorate in Oman, on July 28.

Tanker reports external explosion off Oman coast, crew safe

Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on May 25, 2026.

Marine life affected by 2024 Pasir Panjang oil spill showing signs of recovery

A second study, led by NIE, examined the health of marine snails affected by the spill, compared to those found at other beaches the oil didn’t reach.

Oil spill from cargo ship washes up on Thai tourist islands

The coagulated residue has begun washing up on the island’s Ya Nui Beach, as well as a smattering of smaller islands in Phuket province.

Green Pulse Podcast

Ahead of COP30, Temasek’s sustainability chief on scaling climate finance for Asia

A greener, climate-friendly future is an opportunity to do well financially and not just to do good.

589 claims worth $72.5m filed over major June 2024 oil spill in Singapore

The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds said the Singapore Government filed claims of more than $18.4 million for its response efforts.

Microbes in S’pore coastline offer natural alternative to clean up oil spills, say researchers

Singapore's coastal microbial community adapted in response to the 2024 marine oil spill, leading to the proliferation of species primed to break down oil.

Vessel’s inability to deploy anchors among causes of Singapore’s worst oil spill in a decade

Workers forming a human chain to transfer bags of oil-stained sand for disposal near Siglap Canal at East Coast Park, on June 19, 2024.

Swimming and water activities at East Coast Park beach open to public after no oil sheens sighted: NEA

The agency had earlier advised the public against swimming and taking

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