Pacific-Spirit

Oil which overflowed during a bunkering operation from the tanker 'Pacific Spirit' to the receiving bulk carrier 'Ines Corrado' (IMO: 9602772) on Oct 28, 2024, at 5.40 p.m. has been stopped. The MPA was informed of an oil spill off Changi during a bunkering operation between the vessel and a licensed bunker tanker. An estimated five tonnes of oil overflowed, and the bunkering operations ceased immediately. MPA craft upon arrival sprayed dispersants. In addition, relevant government agencies were alerted to keep a lookout for any oil sighting along the shores. Nevertheless, there was no impact to navigational traffic. As of Oct 29, there was no oil sighted at sea in the vicinity of the incident or ashore. Furthermore, as a precautionary measure, a Current Buster has been deployed off Changi to recover oil on water, if sighted. The Malaysian authorities have been alerted to keep a lookout for oil sightings with MPA to investigate the incident. The 'Ines Corrado' remained stationary in pos. 01° 17' N 104° 00' E as of Nov 1. Reports with photo and video: https://splash247.com/five-tonnes-of-bunker-fuel-spills-from-bulk-carrier-in-singapore/ https://maritime-executive.com/article/singapore-oil-spill-during-bunker-operation-for-bulker