Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Lessons on Oil Spill Prevention, Detection and Mitigation Following Recent Spate of Incidents

Mr Dennis Tan Li Fong asked the Minister for Transport in light of the various oil pollution incidents which happened within our Singapore port waters this year

a.     what are the further lessons learned on the 

i.     prevention of oil pollution 

ii.    early detection of oil pollution and 

iii.   mitigation measures to prevent or minimise the spread; and

b.      what are the effects of oil pollution to our waters and coastal areas.

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     This question have been addressed in the reply to Questions No 7 and 8 for oral answer at the 11 November 2024 Sitting.