The collision of St Vincent and The Grenadines-registered bulk carrier, MV Waily, damaged the Malaysian-registered tanker MT Bunga Kelana 3. Estimated 2,500 tonnes of crude oil spilled into the sea. Due to the wind condition, oil slick floated along the 13 kilometres coastline of East Coast Park, causing inconvenience to visitor.
More than 50 workers have been deployed for the cleansing operations within the shortest time. Later was top up 450 more workers to speed up the process. Sand contaminated by the oil sludge was disposed immediately. Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore had six response craft on site to manage the spill too.
More than 50 workers have been deployed for the cleansing operations within the shortest time. Later was top up 450 more workers to speed up the process. Sand contaminated by the oil sludge was disposed immediately. Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore had six response craft on site to manage the spill too.
Oil slick along the shoreline.
Oil slick that contaminated the sand.
Workers digging up the sand to put it into the black plastic bag.
Overlooking the mess.
Rubbish that were washed up together with the oil.
Bags were left one side for collection.
Sucking out the oil.
Overlooking the canal to see how the oil was control for further floating in.
More black plastic bags.
Workers in action
Close up of the dry part.
Hardworking personnel cleaning up the sand under the scorching sun for hours.
One of the longer stretch of oil clearance in East Coast Park.
Oil wave.
Picking up rubbish from the wash up.
Signboard
Warning the public.
A man clearing the sand.
Oil rush.
Close up of the floating oil on the sea.
Another long stretch of affected area.
One of the worst area that requires many personnel to clear.
Material to soak up the oil.
Unsung hero.
Personnel moving in line to clear the oil.
Working under the bridge.
Unsung hero
A storm is coming.
