The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has reported a collision between Singapore-registered tanker Marine Dynamo and a Malta-registered bulk carrier Flag Gangos south of Tanah Merah, Malaysia.
According to MPA, the master of Marine Dynamo reported to the authority that that the incident had occurred at about 09:25 on September 1 about 8km offshore. Both vessels are stable.
“One of Marine Dynamo’s crew reported minor bruises and sprains and is being treated on board. All crew from both vessels are safe and accounted for,” the MPA said.
The authority said it had deployed patrol and spill response craft to investigate and provide assistance, including to disperse light oil sheens that had been sighted in the vicinity of Marine Dynamo.
“The master of Marine Dynamo reported that marine gas oil (MGO) used for the vessel’s propulsion, stored in the service tank above the waterline, had spilled as a result of the collision,” the MPA said.
MGO, which is a light fuel similar to diesel, was expected to evaporate and break down readily in the environment, the authority said.
