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Libyan and Singaporean vessels collide in Singapore waters

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2, 2015:

A collision between Libyan-registered oil tanker Alyarmouk and Singaporean-registered bulk carrier Sinar Kapuas occurred this morning in Singapore waters.

According to Tradewinds news, the collision happened at 6am local time about 11 nautical miles north-east of Pedra Branca and left an oil spill and damages to the tankers.

Citing a statement by the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), it was reported that Malaysian and Indonesian authorities were also notified of the spill.

“Upon notification, MPA deployed a helicopter to assess the situation. Oil spill response resources have also been activated.

“As part of standard operating procedures for joint oil spill combat in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, MPA has notified the Malaysian and Indonesian Authorities,” the MPA was quoted.

MPA added that the two vessels involved were currently safe and anchored with no injuries reported.

“MPA has issued navigational broadcasts for ships to navigate with caution when in the vicinity of the incident site. There is no report of injury, and traffic in the port and the Strait of Singapore remains unaffected,” MPA reportedly said.

The report added that there was no indication on the extent of the damages suffered by Sinar Kapuas.