SINGAPORE

Singapore works to clean up oil slick after dredger collides with bunker vessel

But is there at least a silver lining in this oil spill incident?

Sentosa Cove, Singapore. This photo was taken by the writer several years ago (not a recent photograph).

Father’s Day in Singapore on 16 June 2024 and this year’s Hari Raya holiday period have been affected by an oil spill. The impact has been massive especially during this holiday period (this is a developing story).

For example, many families stopped going to eat out at restaurants at places like Sentosa and East Coast Park, and stayed home or went elsewhere instead.

I love Sentosa and East Coast Park.

However, my own family decided against going to Sentosa and East Coast Park, after reading the various news reports on the stench and smell of oil, and how residents were not feeling well after breathing in the fumes.

Sea activities and swimming were all stopped at Tanjong, Palawan, and Siloso beaches. Businesses that depended on sea sports, activities, and beaches were all negatively impacted.

And many volunteers stepped forward and those deployed are working hard to monitor beaches, share information, track the environmental impact, and report to the relevant authorities.