Singapore: bulk carrier oil overflow has stopped
Published by Alfred Hamer,
Editorial Assistant
Dry Bulk,
An estimated 5 t of oil was reported to have overflowed during a bunkering operation from a receiving Bahamas-flagged Bulk Carrier. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has confirmed the overflow has stopped.
In response to media queries, MPA has confirmed that oil which overflowed during a bunkering operation from the receiving Bahamas-flagged Bulk Carrier, Ines Corrado, had stopped. An estimated 5 t of oil was reported to have overflowed. MPA patrol craft had sprayed dispersants.
As of 8:00 am on 29 October 2024, there was no oil sighted at sea in the vicinity of the incident and ashore. As a precautionary measure, a Current Buster has been deployed off Changi to recover oil on water, if sighted. The Malaysian authorities have been alerted to keep a lookout for oil sightings. MPA will be investigating the incident.
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