Oil spill occurred during bunkering operations at the Port of Singapore
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was informed of an oil spill off Changi during a bunkering operation between a Bahamas-flagged container ship and a licensed bunker tanker.
The incident was reported to have occurred at around 5:40pm on 28 October and bunkering operations were immediately stopped.
The MPA vessel arrived at around 5:50pm and sprayed dispersants. Relevant government authorities have been alerted to monitor for any signs of oil along the coast. There will be no impact on shipping.
About The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is responsible for the overall development and growth of the maritime industry and the port of Singapore. In 2023, Singapore’s annual vessel arrivals exceeded 3 billion gross tons and remains the world’s busiest transhipment hub with a total container throughput of 39.0 million TEU.
