Case Study:
Oil Spill in Singapore 2024
An oil spill on Friday, June 14 has closed beaches around Singapore. Clean-up efforts are still underway, with slicks spreading to the Southern Islands tourist attractions and sighted as far east as the Changi area.
The spill was sparked by Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima hitting Singapore-flagged bunker vessel Marine Honour at Pasir Panjang Terminal at about 2.20 pm on Friday.
Kingfisher covered in oil in Marina Keppel Bay.
Workers clear the oil slick using plastic bags on Sentosa island's Tanjong Beach in Singapore on Sunday.
The above three pictures show the oil spill's impact on Singapore's environment.
Work in groups to present a case study of this oil spill.
Use the following links to guide you.
The number of * for each link indicates the following:
1 * Basic facts and data
2. ** Comprehensive information
3. *** Extension of Knowledge
Singapore oil spill closes several beaches as cleanup gathers pace *
Singapore’s Sentosa Island Beaches Impacted By Oil Spill *
What we know about the Singapore oil spill that's affected Sentosa and other beaches **
Singapore races to clean up beaches after oil spill **
Oil spill incident: How the spread is being contained and cleaned up in Singapore waters *
Oil spill: Several beaches, including East Coast Park and Sentosa's Siloso, mostly cleared of oil ***
Singapore to seek compensation from the owner of stationary ship that spilled 400 tonnes of oil ***
Malaysia’s Johor starts coastal clean-up following reported spread from Singapore oil spill **
Your presentation can be in a PowerPoint, a mini video, or an infographic.
Please take a look at the following questions to scope your inquiry.
What causes this oil spill?
Which area of Singapore has been affected by the oil spill?
How has this affected the lives of Singaporeans, the wildlife, and the economy of Singapore?
Why is it that the Kallang River was not affected?
Would the MacRitchie Reservoir be affected?
What have the government and Singaporeans done to manage this oil spill?
What else can Singapore do to prevent this from happening in the future?