Singapore demonstrates oil response capabilities in simulated spill exercise

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has carried out a chemical spill exercise to demonstrate its capability of dealing with oil and chemical spills.

ChemSpill 2017 simulated a collision between a fully laden chemical tanker and a bunker barge off Raffles Reserved Anchorage. 40 delegates from the International Chemical and Oil Pollution Conference and Exhibition attended.
Exercise simulated the spillage of 600 tonnes of Cyclohexane and two unconscious crew members requiring immediate evacuation for medical treatment.
Spill response teams used chemical protective gears, gas detectors, chemical containment booms, damage control equipment to seal leaks.

Image: SCDF vessel spraying water to dilute the chemical plumes, courtesy of MPA.

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