Debated in Parliament on 13 Nov 2024.
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.
I thank the Members for their questions. These Questions have been addressed in the reply to Parliamentary Question Nos 7 and 8 for Oral Answer at the 11 November 2024 Sitting. [Please refer to "Adequacy and Effectiveness of Oil Sighting and Alert Mechanisms, and Maritime Incident Response and Mitigation Strategies", Official Report, 11 November 2024, Vol 95, Issue 145, Oral Answers to Questions section.]
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