3 Dead After Supply Boat Sinks Following Collision Near Singapore’s Pasir Panjang Terminal
Three people were killed after a supply boat sank off Singapore’s Pasir Panjang Terminal on Friday morning following a collision with a landing craft.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said the incident happened at around 9:30am.
The MPA said the Maritime and Port Authority, Police Coast Guard (PCG), and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Marine Division were immediately deployed to carry out search and rescue operations after the accident.
According to authorities, the Police Coast Guard recovered three bodies from the water.
The deceased are believed to be crew members of the sunken supply boat, aged between 38 and 53.
All three were confirmed dead by a paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force.
Search and rescue operations, including diving work, are still ongoing to check if any other crew members are missing.
The landing craft involved in the collision is stable, and no injuries were reported among its crew.
MPA confirmed that port operations have not been affected. It also said navigational warnings have been issued, advising vessels to stay clear of the area.
Investigations into the cause of the collision are ongoing.
In recent weeks, there have been other incidents in the region, including a container vessel sinking near Indonesia’s Batam island and a separate case involving a pleasure craft incident off Singapore’s Southern Islands earlier this year.
References: MPA, NST
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