JOHOR BARU: The clean-up work on the beaches of Sungai Rengit and Teluk Ramunia is officially underway following a ship collision at Pasir Panjang...
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Singapore is facing an environmental crisis after a large oil spill occurred off its eastern coast over the weekend. Authorities are scrambling to clean up beaches that have been coated in thick black sludge from the spill. The incident began on Saturday morning when a large merchant ship collided with an oil tanker around 13 nautical miles off Singapore's mainland. The collision ruptured the tanker's hull, causing thousands of gallons of crude oil to gush into the open ocean. Powerful currents and high winds pushed the growing oil slick towards shore, where it started washing ashore on popular beaches in eastern Singapore by late Saturday night. Dramatic photos and videos showed the normally pristine white sand beaches completely covered in a tarry black sheen. The Singapore government immediately activated its national oil spill response plan, deploying containment booms, skimmer vessels, and hundreds of workers to try to minimize the environmental damage. However, officials have warned that the cleanup effort could take weeks or even months given the scale of the spill. "This is one of the worst oil spill incidents our island has seen in decades," said a spokesperson for Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority. "Our top priorities are protecting sensitive coastal ecosystems and habitats while also mitigating the effects on our beaches and shoreline areas." Impacted beaches have been closed to the public while hazmat crews work to remove oil-contaminated sand and debris. Residents have been advised to avoid any contact with oil-tainted waters, which can cause skin irritation and other health issues. Wildlife rescue teams are also on-site monitoring for any injured birds, fish, or other marine life caught up in the spill. While the source of the leak has been contained, officials say it could be several more days before the remaining oil is skimmed or dispersed from the waters around Singapore. The long cleanup process and potential long-term environmental impact have renewed concerns about risks from the high volume of ship traffic passing through the Strait of Singapore. The cause of the collision and which party will be held liable for damages is still under investigation. Both the Singaporean and international shipping companies involved have pledged to fully cooperate and assist with containment and remediation costs related to the spill.
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