Environment
and policy measures to deal with a major oil spill
in Singapore waters, and a seaward deployment
exercise scenario near Raffles reserved anchorage.
3 The seaward deployment exercise scenario
involved a simulated collision between two
tanker vessels, one of which sustained damage
to its two cargo oil tanks and caused a spillage
of approximately 10,000 metric tonnes of oil. The
scenario also called for the immediate medical
evacuation of an injured crew member on board the
damaged tanker vessel.
4 The spill response teams demonstrated the
deployment of equipment such as oil containment
booms, spraying of dispersants from a C-130 aircraft
and 10 oil spill response craft over the spill area, and
recovery of the spilled oil by an innovative “Giant
Octopus” skimmer system.
5 Capt M Segar, MPA's Assistant Chief Executive
(Operations), said, “Singapore is one of the world’s
busiest ports. Ensuring we have the means and
ability to respond to any contingencies, including
oil spills, is key. Today’s exercise not only allows us to
test our inter-agency responses but also to share best
practices and test new technologies in combating oil
spills. We are pleased to have Shell Eastern Petroleum
(Pte) Ltd and other participating agencies supporting
"Giant Octopus"
skimmer system
extracting 'oil' from
the waters
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