Singapore to seek compensation from owner of ship that was hit in oil spill incident

Singapore-flagged bunker vessel Marine Honour, which was involved in the incident, anchored in the Western Anchorage on June 18. - ST

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s government agencies will seek compensation for the costs incurred after the June 14 oil spill from the owner of the Singapore-flagged ship that leaked fuel after it was hit by another vessel.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on Thursday (June 20) that the shipowner of bunker vessel Marine Honour is liable for the costs incurred and that the ship has insurance coverage to meet this liability.