Oil spill Sentosa

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Oil Spill Chaos: Sentosa Beaches Closed for Cleanup

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Breaking news: Sentosa beaches shut down due to oil spillage. Find out more here!

An oil spill off the coast of Singapore has caused havoc on Sentosa Island, leading to the closure of all sea activities on its famed beaches. The incident, stemming from a ship collision near Pasir Panjang Terminal, resulted in the contamination of Tanjong, Palawan, and Siloso Beach waters, prompting a massive cleanup operation. Despite the closure of the water for cleaning, guests are still welcome to enjoy the beaches but are advised against swimming or engaging in sea activities.

In response to the crisis, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has coordinated with various waterfront facilities, including Sentosa Development Corporation and port terminals, to address the oil spill disaster. The environmental impact of the spill has raised concerns, as oil slicks have emanated from the damaged cargo tank, affecting not only the marine ecosystem but also disrupting the leisure activities on Sentosa Island.

As cleanup efforts continue on Sentosa beaches, the focus remains on containing the oil spill and minimizing its ecological consequences. The ability to swiftly address such environmental emergencies showcases Singapore's commitment to environmental stewardship and marine conservation.

Environmental experts are closely monitoring the situation to assess the long-term effects of the oil spill on marine life and water quality. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with maritime activities and the importance of stringent safety measures to prevent future accidents.

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All sea activities on Sentosa beaches halted to facilitate oil spill ... (CNA)

A day earlier, on Friday (Jun 14), an oil spill took place in the waters off Pasir Panjang Terminal, several kilometres west of Sentosa.

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Clean-up operation under way in Sentosa after oil washes up coast ... (The Straits Times)

In an advisory on its website, Sentosa said: “The waters of Tanjong, Palawan and Siloso Beach on Sentosa are currently closed for beach cleanup, due to ...

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Singapore's Sentosa beaches closed after oil spill from ship collision ... (South China Morning Post)

The incident happened in the waters off Pasir Panjang Terminal when a dredger hit a bunker vessel.

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All 3 Sentosa beach waters closed for cleaning after oil spillage (Mothership.sg)

Guests will still be able to use the beaches, but will not be able to swim or participate in sea activities.

Details (Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore)

2. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore had alerted various waterfront facilities, including Sentosa Development Corporation and the port terminals, to ...

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Sentosa beaches closed due to oil spill from Pasir Panjang Terminal (AsiaOne)

SINGAPORE - A clean-up operation is under way after oil washed up the coast of Sentosa's Tanjong Beach on June 15, a day after a damaged cargo tank leaked ...

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Oil slick closes beaches on Singapore resort island (KFGO News)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Beaches on Singapore's Sentosa island were closed on Saturday after an oil spill spread from a nearby shipping terminal to the tourist ...

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All 3 Sentosa beaches & Sentosa Cove affected by oil spill ... (Mothership.sg)

The incident resulted in oil from a damaged cargo tank spilling into the water. Oil spillage around the sea waters of Palawan Beach was observed at about 9pm on ...

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Singapore's Sentosa island beaches closed due to oil spill (FRANCE 24)

Beaches on Singapore's top resort island of Sentosa, which also house luxury waterfront homes, were shuttered on Saturday due to an oil spill at a nearby ...

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Singapore oil slick closes beaches on resort island (Reuters)

Beaches on Singapore's Sentosa island were closed on Saturday after an oil spill spread from a nearby shipping terminal to the tourist haven south of the ...

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Oil spill from ship reaches East Coast Park, sea activities on Sentosa ... (CNA)

The oil slick had spread from Pasir Panjang Terminal when a dredger hit a stationary bunker vessel on Friday.

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Beaches on Singapores resort island of Sentosa closed after oil spill (Business Standard)

Tanjong Beach Club, which is normally bustling with guests on weekends, was largely empty. Scattered tables with a handful of diners looked over the ...

Details (Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore)

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) had notified agencies including the National Environment Agency (NEA), National Parks Board (NParks), and ...

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Sentosa beaches closed due to oil spill, clean-up operations ... (Must Share News)

Sentosa beaches will be closed following an oil spill caused by an accident between two vessels at Pasir Panjang Terminal.

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'Difficult to breathe': Sentosa residents unwell from effects of oil spill ... (CNA)

One yacht company says it expects to lose about S$3200 in a day due to the oil spill.

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Singapore closes beaches in Sentosa due to oil spill (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

Beaches on Singapore's top resort island of Sentosa were closed on June 15 because of an oil spill at a nearby port, local authorities said.

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Singapore: Oil spill forces temporary closure of Sentosa Island ... (Happytrips)

Sentosa Island faced an unexpected setback as authorities closed its beaches due to an oil spill from a nearby port on June 15.

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Singapore's Sentosa island beaches closed due to oil spill (VnExpress International)

Beaches on Singapore's top resort island of Sentosa, which also house luxury waterfront homes, were shuttered on Saturday due to an oil spill at a nearby ...

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Singapore rushes to clean-up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel ... (The Associated Press)

An oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker has blackened part of Singapore's southern coastline, including the popular resort ...

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Oil spill clean-up resumes at Sentosa, East Coast Park (CNA)

Black oil slicks and the smell of petrol remain at the beachfronts of Sentosa and East Coast Park two days after the incident.

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Singapore intensifies oil spill clean up after it spreads along coast (Reuters)

An oil spill off southern Singapore has spread to other areas of the island's coast and is threatening a marine reserve, government agencies said, ...

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Singapore closes public beach as it intensifies oil spill clean up (NBC New York)

An oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker has blackened part of Singapore's southern coastline, including the popular resort.

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Beachfront shops at Sentosa, East Coast Park face thinner crowds ... (The Straits Times)

SINGAPORE – Beachfront businesses have taken a hit after thick sheets of black oil washed up on coastlines around Singapore, following an oil spill at Pasir ...

News Releases (NEA)

JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT BY MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE, NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY, NATIONAL PARKS BOARD AND SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

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Singapore's Sentosa closes waters to clean oil leakage (Xinhua)

SINGAPORE, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Oil spillage was observed along beaches on Singapore's resort Sentosa island and the waters were closed for clean-up works, ...

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