Barge grounded off Tanjong Beach; no reports of damage, injuries, Singapore News
A container barge has grounded off at Sentosa's Tanjong Beach on Friday (June 6) morning, according to a statement released by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore(MPA).
There are no reports of damages, injuries or pollution, according to MPA, and tug boats have been activated to tow the barge out to sea.
The barge, Marco Polo 802, currently carries containers and remains stable.
No impact to navigational safety has been reported, MPA said.
"The beach remains open to the public," the statement read. "MPA and Sentosa Development Corporation are working with the relevant agencies to ensure minimal disruption."
MPA is investigating the incident.
khooyihang@asiaone.com
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