Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport regarding the allision between the Vox Maxima and Marine Honour (a) how many skimmer vessels and storage tanks were deployed for oil recovery; (b) what time on 14 June 2024 were they deployed; (c) what was the total capacity of the storage tanks; (d) are response teams trained to handle both oil and ammonia spills effectively; and (e) whether there are agreements with neighbouring countries or international organisations to obtain support when needed.
Mr Chee Hong Tat: I thank the Members for their questions. I have addressed them in my Ministerial Statement at the 2 July 2024 Parliament Sitting. [Please refer to “Pasir Panjang Terminal Oil Spill Incident on 14 June 2024”, Official Report, 2 July 2024, Vol 95, Issue 137, Ministerial Statements section.]
Ministry of Transport
2 July 2024
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