“Clean-Up of Oil Spill Resumes at Sentosa and East Coast Park”, The clean-up operations for the oil spill, which has impacted parts of Singapore’s coastal areas including Sentosa and the mainland, resumed on Sunday, June 16. Authorities are actively working to mitigate the environmental impact and restore affected areas.
In response to the oil spill, a contracted company hired by Sentosa Development Corporation has resumed removing oil from Tanjong Beach’s shoreline at first light.
When CNA visited at 11am, the smell of petrochemicals remained noticeable from the entrance to Tanjong Beach, intensifying closer to the sea.
During a visit, CNA observed an oil slick on the seawater, a rocky outcrop near the shore, and on the beach itself at Tanjong Beach. Some patches of sand were beginning to emerge through the oil, highlighting ongoing challenges despite clean-up efforts.
“Oil Spill Hits Singapore Beaches Following Dredger-Bunker Vessel Collision at Pasir Panjang Terminal”
The Netherlands-flagged dredger hit a stationary Singapore-flagged bunker vessel at about 2.20pm, causing some oil from a cargo tank on the vessel to spill into the water.
A cordon was up at the shoreline of Tanjong Beach, but that did not deter some patrons at Tanjong Beach Club.
Families, including young children, swam in the club’s pool and ate al fresco, with some also running on the sandy beach. Containment measures have been stepped up, such as deploying more booms at the canals to protect the mangroves and Sungei Pandan Kechil.
“We have activated some volunteers … To help monitor the situation to provide early alert of any oil slick, as well as with info sharing and to report any affected wildlife,” said Mr Lee, who is also National Development Minister.
