No oil sightings arising from oil-releated incidents Precautionary measures to stand down from today

The clean-up of the oil leak that happened between Pulau Bukom and Bukom Kechil has now been completed. Workers have also cleaned the oil-stained rocks and nearby structures to make sure everything is back to normal.

No More Oil Spotted at Sea

Since October 20, 2024, when Shell first reported the oil leak, no more oil has been seen in the water or along the shores. Officials have also confirmed that the separate oil spill caused by a bunkering incident off Changi on October 28 is under control, with no new oil sightings in the area.

Clean-Up Teams Will Wrap Up Operations

With both incidents now managed, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will withdraw all clean-up boats and equipment. These were used to block and remove oil from the sea to prevent further damage.

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Absorbent Barriers to Be Removed

As part of the clean-up process, containment and absorbent booms (special floating barriers) were placed along the coastline to stop the oil from spreading. Government teams will now remove these barriers gradually, since the threat of new spills has passed.

Investigations Still Ongoing

Although the clean-up is done, the National Environment Agency (NEA) and MPA are still investigating the cause of the leaked slop at Pulau Bukom. The Changi oil overflow incident is also being investigated to find out what went wrong during the bunkering operation.