Container ship and barge collide, no injuries reported

Channel NewsAsia 30 Jan 14;

SINGAPORE: A Panama-flagged container ship, NYK Themis, has collided into a barge AZ Fuzhou, at East Keppel Fairway at about 4km south of Marina South.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said it was informed at about 4am on Thursday.

Prior to the incident, MPA's Port Operations Control Centre had informed NYK Themis of the presence of AZ Fuzhou in the fairway.

NYK Themis said one of its bunker tanks sustained damage, resulting in some spillage of bunker fuel.

MPA said it dispatched four of its craft to deal with the spill. Oil spill response companies were also activated to support the clean up efforts.

The two vessels involved in the collision are currently safely anchored and in stable condition.

MPA said no injuries were reported, and port operations remain unaffected. It is investigating the cause of the collision.

- CNA/ac

Two vessels collide near Jurong Island
Channel NewsAsia 29 Jan 14;

SINGAPORE: A Hong Kong-flagged chemical tanker, Lime Galaxy, has collided with China-flagged container ship, Feihe, at about 2.7 kilometres south of Jurong Island.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said it was informed about the incident at about 6.30pm on Wednesday.

One of Feihe's bunker tanks sustained damage, resulting in some spillage of bunker fuel.

MPA said it dispatched three patrol craft to deal with the spill.

It added that the two vessels involved in the collision are currently safely anchored.

No injuries were reported and MPA said traffic in the port and the Strait of Singapore remains unaffected.

MPA is investigating the cause of the collision.

- CNA/ms

Oil spillage contained after vessel collision near Jurong Island
Channel NewsAsia 30 Jan 14;

SINGAPORE: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said good progress has been made in containing and cleaning up the oil spillage resulting from Wednesday's collision between Hong Kong-flagged chemical tanker Lime Galaxy and the China-flagged container ship Feihe at about 2.7km south of Jurong Island.

It said there has been no further spillage of bunker fuel from Feihe.

However as a precautionary measure, oil booms and an oil spill response craft have been deployed around the vessel.

In total, 10 craft from MPA and oil spill response companies have been deployed as part of the containment and clean up efforts.

- CNA/ac

"Good progress" made in containing oil spillage after recent collisions
Monica Kotwani Channel NewsAsia 30 Jan 14;

SINGAPORE: Two incidents of ship collisions within 24 hours have resulted in oil spills around Singapore waters, but the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) said "good progress" has been made in coordinating containment and clean-up efforts.

The first incident occurred on Wednesday evening, between a Hong Kong-flagged chemical tanker and a China-flagged container ship.

Lime Galaxy collided with Feihe about 2.7 kilometres south of Jurong Island at 6.30pm on Wednesday.

The Chinese vessel sustained damage to a bunker tank, resulting in some spillage of its bunker fuel. MPA said there has been no further spillage of bunker fuel from Feihe.

Another oil spill occurred early Thursday morning when Panama-flagged container ship NYK Themis collided into a barge, AZ Fuzhou, at the East Keppel Fairway, about 4 kilometres away from Marina South.

MPA said it was informed of the collision at about 4am on Thursday.

The NYK Themis said one of its bunker tanks was damaged, resulting in some spillage of bunker fuel.

MPA said it has deployed 20 craft and sent oil spill response companies to deal with the spill.

Containment booms were used to contain and prevent oil patches from hitting the coastlines.

MPA has advised the public not to be alarmed if patches of oil are spotted around the Southern Islands.

Meanwhile, the four vessels involved in the collisions have been safely anchored.

No injuries have been reported.

- CNA/ms

Collision between Lime Galaxy and Feihe
MPA 29 Jan 14

On 29 January 2014, at about 1830hrs (Singapore Time), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) received a report that the departing Hong Kong-flagged chemical tanker, "Lime Galaxy" had collided with the arriving China-flagged containership, "Feihe" at about 2.7 km, south of Jurong Island.

Feihe reported that one of her bunker tanks sustained damage, resulting in some spillage of bunker fuel. Upon notification, MPA immediately dispatched three patrol craft to deal with the spill. Oil spill response companies were also activated to support the clean up efforts.

The two vessels involved in the collision are currently safely anchored and in stable condition. MPA has issued navigational broadcasts to ships to navigate with caution when in the vicinity of the incident site. There is no report of injury, and traffic in the port and the Strait of Singapore remain unaffected.

MPA is investigating the cause of the collision.

Collision between Lime Galaxy and Feihe - Update 1
MPA 30 Jan 14;

On 29 January 2014, at about 1830hrs (Singapore Time), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) received a report that a Hong Kong-flagged chemical tanker, "Lime Galaxy" had collided with the arriving China-flagged containership, "Feihe" at about 2.7 km, south of Jurong Island. Prior to the incident, MPA's Port Operations Control Centre attempted to alert the two vessels of their converging courses.

Good progress has been made in containing and cleaning up the oil spillage resulting from the collision. There has been no further spillage of bunker fuel from Feihe. As a precautionary measure, oil booms and an oil spill response craft have been deployed around the vessel. In total, 10 craft from MPA and oil spill response companies have been deployed as part of the containment and clean up efforts.

Vessel traffic in the Strait of Singapore and port waters remain unaffected. Port operations are also not affected.

Members of the public can contact MPA's 24-hour Marine Safety Control Centre at 6325-2488/9 to report any sighting of oil slick in our waters or coastlines.

Contact between vessels NYK Themis and AZ Fuzhou
MPA 30 Jan 14

At about 0410hrs on 30 January 2014 (Singapore time), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) received a report that a Panama-flagged containership, "NYK Themis", had collided into a barge "AZ Fuzhou" , at East Keppel Fairway at about 4 km south of Marina South. The barge was being towed by tug "AZ Carnation" at the time. Prior to the incident, MPA's Port Operations Control Centre informed NYK Themis of the presence of AZ Fuzhou in the fairway.

NYK Themis reported that one of her bunker tanks sustained damage, resulting in some spillage of bunker fuel. Upon notification, MPA immediately dispatched four MPA craft to deal with the spill. Oil spill response companies were also activated to support the clean up efforts.

The two vessels involved in the collision are currently safely anchored and in stable condition. There is no report of injury, and port operations remain unaffected.

MPA is investigating the cause of the collision.

Oil spillage clean-up and containment efforts continue
MPA 30 Jan 14;

Following the oil spillage from two collisions south of Jurong Island and off Marina South on 29 and 30 January 2014 respectively, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been co-ordinating the containment and clean-up efforts. Good progress has been made since the start of the operations.

A total of 20 craft from MPA and oil spill response companies have been deployed for the clean-up efforts. Containment booms were used to contain and prevent the oil patches from hitting the coastlines and approved oil dispersants are being used to break up the oil patches into smaller globules.

Patches of oil may be spotted in the vicinity of the Southern Islands but the public is advised not to be alarmed. Members of the public who spot any oil patches in our waters or coastlines can also contact MPA's 24-hour Marine Safety Control Centre at 6325-2488/9.

The four vessels involved in the collisions are currently safely anchored and in stable condition. There is no report of injury, and port operations remain unaffected.

Investigations are currently on-going.

Oil spillage clean-up and containment efforts continue - Update 2
MPA 31 Jan 14;

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) continued to coordinate the containment and clean-up of the oil spillage in Singapore's waters following two collisions south of Jurong Island and off Marina South on 29 and 30 January 2014 respectively.

A total of 24 craft and 120 personnel from MPA and oil spill response companies were involved in the effort. Most of the affected areas have been cleaned up, except for minor oil patches in the vicinity of the Southern Islands.

MPA is still monitoring the situation in case there are undetected patches of oil. Response craft and personnel will remain on site in the interim.

Members of the public who spot any oil patches in our waters or coastlines can also contact MPA's 24-hour Marine Safety Control Centre at 6325-2488/9.

Vessel traffic in the Strait of Singapore and port waters remain unaffected. Port operations are also not affected.



Photos of craft from MPA and oil spill response companies carrying out clean-up operations in affected areas, such as the waters off Pulau Seringat.