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Ministry of Transport
In Parliament

Written Reply to Parliamentary Questions on Underlying Causes and Actions Taken in Recent Oil Spill Incident During Bunkering Operations Off Changi

13 November 2024

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Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Transport whether there are any underlying causes of the recent oil spill incidents in Singapore's waters such as the management of vessel traffic and other operating protocols.

Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Transport in light of the recent oil spill during bunkering operations for a vessel off Changi

a.     what are the investigations and measures taken to ensure that such bunkering operations do not result in overflow;

b.     what oil spill containment measures have been activated to contain the oil spill in the affected area;

c.     whether these measures are sufficient; and (d) what measures will be taken against any errant or negligent party that have caused this oil spill incident.

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     I thank the Members for their questions. These questions have been addressed in the reply to Parliamentary Question No 7 and 8 for oral answer at the 11 November 2024 sitting.


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