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.

Read more about the exercise on the MPA’s website.

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