Singapore, July 16 -- As part of the International Safety@Sea Week, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on July 15 opened a multi-agency chemical spill exercise and first shore-to-ship drone trials to strengthen Singapore's operational readiness.
Conducted off Singapore's southern coast, the exercise involved 11 vessels and over 150 personnel from more than 10 government agencies and industry partners.
It simulated a methanol spill from a collision involving a methanol-carrying tanker, triggering a multi-agency response. This included coordinated efforts for spill containment and the evacuation of injured crew.
A range of drone-enabled technologies was trialled during the exercise, including 3D imaging to assess vessel dam...