After the Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima struck Singapore-flagged basement vehicle Marine Honour at Pasir Panjang Terminal on June 14, water activities at Sentosa, the Southern Islands, and East Coast Park were suspended.
The incident ruptured one of Marine Honour’s fuel cargo tank, releasing about 400 kilograms of low-sulphur energy into the ocean.
Oil washed away along a number of beaches, including those at Sentosa Island and East Coast Park and along Labrador Nature Reserve’s beach.
After clean-up work, swimming and water activities have now been allowed to continue at Changi Beach, Kusu Island and Eagle Bay Beach on Lazarus Island, in addition to Siloso Beach. Between August 17 and September 1, there are free boat trips for customers between Sentosa Cove and Lazarus Island.