Written Reply to Parliamentary Questions on Coordination of Operational Responses to Oil Spill Incident and Measures to Prevent Recurrence

Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Transport in view of the impact of the oil spill at Pasir Panjang Terminal affecting multiple agencies, how coordinated are the operational responses among the relevant agencies. 

Mr Desmond Choo asked the Minister for Transport with regard to the recent ship collision at the Pasir Panjang Terminal which caused an oil spill 

a.     what are the preliminary findings on the cause and culpability of the different parties; and 

b.     whether there is necessity to enhance safety procedures to prevent similar incidents from occurring again. 

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport regarding the allision between the Vox Maxima and Marine Honour 

a.     how many skimmer vessels and storage tanks were deployed for oil recovery; 

b.     what time on 14 June 2024 were they deployed;

c.     what was the total capacity of the storage tanks; 

d.     are response teams trained to handle both oil and ammonia spills effectively; and 

e.     whether there are agreements with neighbouring countries or international organisations to obtain support when needed. 

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     I thank the Members for their questions. I have addressed them in my Ministerial Statement at the 2 July 2024 Parliament sitting.