The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has launched a search and rescue mission for a missing tugboat in the Eastern Anchorage area. The 39-foot tug, named Oshio and built in 1998, was last seen moving at 4 knots in the anchorage area before its final AIS signal. The cause of the casualty and the operations the tug was undertaking remain unclear.
A 39-year-old male crewmember of the tug has been rescued by the Police Coast Guard, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. The search is still ongoing for the second crewmember, with assistance from the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Salvage divers have been activated to locate the sunken tug for salvage operations, as the MPA issues navigational broadcasts to keep vessels clear of the area.
The Eastern Anchorage is a busy region used for various purposes, including vessels waiting to dock, bunkering, storage, and crew changes. The MPA reports no oil pollution from the incident. As the search continues for the missing crewmember, the authorities are working diligently to locate the sunken tug and ensure the safety of other vessels in the area.
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