Oil Spill Cleanup Underway At Changi Beach and Pasir Ris Beach Following Langsat Terminal Oil Leak
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On the evening of 3 April 2025, an oil patch was discovered in the eastern Johor Strait off the northeastern coast of Pulau Ubin. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) immediately deployed three patrol craft and an oil spill response vessel to investigate and begin containment efforts.
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The Johor Port Authority has since confirmed that the source of the spill originated from Langsat Terminal, Johor. The leak has been stopped, and clean-up efforts at the terminal are in progress.
How Singapore's Beaches are Affected By the Oil Spill
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In Singapore, coordinated clean-up operations are underway along the northeastern coastline, particularly near Pulau Ubin and Changi Beach. To protect biodiversity-rich areas, booms are being deployed at Chek Jawa Wetlands. The Singapore Food Agency is also working with fish farms in the East Johor Straits to support preventive measures.
Advanced monitoring tools such as drones and satellite imagery have been activated to track any potential spread of oil in surrounding waters. A Marine Oil Sweeper has been deployed off Pulau Ubin and is on standby.
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As of 04 April 2025 (10AM), The National Environment Agency (NEA) has issued an advisory against swimming and other direct water contact activities at Changi Beach and Pasir Ris Beach (in red) until further notice. Parts of Changi Beach Park have been cordoned off for oil spill clean-up efforts. Additionally, public access to Chek Jawa Wetlands has been temporarily restricted.
For those with upcoming weekend plans at the beach, do take note of the advisories in place. Visitors are advised to check updates before heading to affected coastal areas.
At present, no other oil patches have been sighted at sea or along the shore. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and will issue further updates if necessary.
