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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Container-laden barge runs aground off Tanjong Beach in Sentosa
SINGAPORE: A container barge ran aground off Tanjong Beach in Sentosa today, but authorities said there have been no reports of damage, injuries, or pollution, and that navigational safety remains unaffected. A photo provided by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) showed a large barge loaded with containers marooned off a beach lined with palm trees. The vessel, Marco Polo 802, remains stable, MPA said in a statement. "There are no reports of damages, injuries or pollution. Tug boats activated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore are en route to tow the barge out to sea," it said. MPA is investigating the incident. "There is no impact to navigational safety. The beach remains open to the public," it said, adding that MPA and Sentosa Development Corporation "are working with the relevant agencies to ensure minimal disruption."
Online Citizen
4 days ago
- Online Citizen
Container barge grounded off Sentosa's Tanjong Beach on 6 June morning
SINGAPORE: A barge named Marco Polo 802 ran aground near Tanjong Beach, Sentosa, on the morning of 6 June 2025. Eco-tour agency Kayakasia reported the incident around 7.30am, stating that the barge blocked the lagoon and damaged floating sea barriers. The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore confirmed the grounding in a Facebook statement. The barge remains stable and is carrying containers. There are no reports of injuries, damages to vessels, or marine pollution. Tug boats have been activated by the MPA and are on their way to tow the vessel back to sea. The beach remains accessible to the public, with no impact to navigational safety in surrounding waters, said MPA. MPA and Sentosa Development Corporation are coordinating with other agencies to limit disruptions. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.
