Posted on January 1, 2025
1. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was informed of a collision between a Singapore-registered bulk carrier, YANGZE 22, and a Japan-registered bulk carrier, VEGA DREAM, in the Changjiang River, China. The incident occurred on 30 December 2024, at around 10 PM (Singapore Time).
2. YANGZE 22 reported damage to its hull and is currently anchored at Hengsha East Anchorage for damage assessment. YANGZE 22 also reported that about 9 metric tonnes of fuel oil spilled due to the collision.
3. The Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA), together with several support craft deployed by YANGZE 22’s company, are currently conducting clean-up of the fuel oil spilled. MPA was informed by the Shanghai MSA that the situation is under control.
4. Both YANGZE 22 and VEGA DREAM are in stable condition and no injuries to the crew are reported on both vessels.
5. MPA is in touch with the ship management company of YANGZE 22 and the Shanghai MSA to offer the necessary assistance. MPA will investigate the incident.
About the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
MPA was established on 2 February 1996 with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre, and to advance and safeguard Singapore’s strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore’s maritime and port development, taking on the roles of maritime and port regulator and planner, international maritime centre champion, national maritime representative, and a champion of digitalisation and decarbonisation efforts at regional and international fora such as at the International Maritime Organization and the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation. MPA partners industry, research community and other agencies to enhance safety, security, and environmental protection, facilitate maritime and port operations and growth, expand multi-domain capabilities, and support the cluster of maritime ancillary services and manpower development. MPA is responsible for the overall development and growth of the maritime multi-domain and the Port of Singapore.
For more information, please visit www.mpa.gov.sg/.
