Oil spill off Changi, Singapore, during bunkering operation; MPA deploys dispersants, no impact on traffic.

An oil spill occurred off Changi, Singapore, on October 28 during a bunkering operation involving a Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier. The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) responded quickly, deploying dispersants to mitigate the spill and confirming no impact on navigational traffic. This incident marks the third oil-related occurrence in Singapore waters since June, with relevant agencies monitoring local shores for oil sightings. The amount of oil spilled remains unspecified.

October 29, 2024
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