Booms will continue to be deployed at Labrador Nature Reserve and West Coast Park as a precaution.
NEA added that Changi beach has not been directly impacted by the oil spill that occurred following a maritime accident at Pasir Panjang Terminal.
a maritime accident occurred more than three weeks ago, in which a damaged cargo tank leaked oil into the sea Based on visual surveys, those sites appear to be largely unaffected, said Mr Lee, adding that satellite imagery and drone surveys also show that there is no further oil entering the East Johor Straits.“Booms are subject to current and tidal forces, so if they are left for too long, they may get damaged or float into these sensitive sites and cause adverse impact.”
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