All crew rescued after Malaysian tanker sinks near Singapore
Lloyd’s List Intelligence data shows the 1,187 dwt, 1987-built tanker had been deployed on Malaysia’s domestic trade, before the incident happened
All eight crew members were safely evacuated, and navigational traffic through the Singapore Strait remains unaffected, according to the MPA
A MALAYSIA-flagged small oil tanker sank at the weekend in Singapore’s territorial waters near Pedra Branca.
All eight crew members safely evacuated on to liferafts before the 1,187 dwt, 1987-built Silver Sincere (IMO: 8712829) went down, according to a statement by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
Navigational traffic through the Singapore Strait is unaffected, it said.
Lloyd’s List Intelligence data shows the tanker had been deployed on Malaysia’s domestic trade. Its last recorded stop was Port Klang between January 4 and 5.
The MPA was alerted to a distress call from Silver Sincere around 1540 hrs local time. The ship reported it was taking on water and had begun sinking.
An Indonesia-flagged general cargoship Intan Daya 368 (IMO: 9694713), directed by the MPA, recovered all crew members from the liferafts. The MPA reported the crew was in healthy condition and will disembark at Batu Ampar, Indonesia.
The MPA co-ordinated search and rescue efforts, deploying crafts alongside ships from the Republic of Singapore Navy and Singapore Police Coast Guard. The authority stated the search and rescue phase has been completed.
For the vessel recovery phase, MPA has activated salvage tugs and precautionarily deployed oil spill response craft as well.
It is broadcasting navigational advisories asking vessels to steer clear of the incident location.
