Singapore cost guard recover three bodies after supply vessel goes down off Pasir Panjang Terminal

SINGAPORE, June 12 — Three people believed to be crew members of a supply boat were killed after the vessel sank following a collision with a landing craft off Pasir Panjang Terminal in Singapore on Friday morning, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said.

In a statement, the MPA said the incident occurred at about 9.30 am, prompting the immediate deployment of vessels from the MPA, the Police Coast Guard (PCG) and the Singapore Civil Defence Force Marine Division for search and rescue operations.

“PCG has recovered three bodies from the waters, believed to be deceased crew members of the sunken supply boat,” it said.

No injuries were reported among those on board the landing craft.

The MPA said search and rescue operations, including diving operations, are ongoing to determine whether additional crew members remain missing.

“Port operations have not been affected. Navigational broadcasts have been issued advising vessels to keep clear of the incident area,” it added. — Bernama