Three dead after supply boat sinks off Singapore

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A supply boat sank off Pasir Panjang Terminal in Singapore on 12 June 2026 at approximately 9.30 am after colliding with a landing craft.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Police Coast Guard (PCG) and SCDF Marine Division immediately deployed vessels to the scene and launched search and rescue operations, including diving operations.

The PCG has recovered three bodies from the water, believed to be deceased crew members of the sunken supply boat.

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Search and rescue operations are ongoing to establish whether additional crew members remain missing.

The landing craft involved in the collision is reported to be stable, with no injuries to those on board.

Port operations at Pasir Panjang Terminal have not been affected. Navigational broadcasts have been issued advising vessels in the area to keep clear of the incident site. Investigations are ongoing.


For more information:

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – https://www.mpa.gov.sg/home

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