Three Die in Singapore Vessel Collision
- Three people died on June 12, 2026, after a supply boat collided with a landing craft and sank off the Pasir Panjang Terminal in Singapore, according to the...
- The collision occurred in the waters near the Pasir Panjang Terminal, resulting in the supply boat sinking.
- The sinking was the direct result of a collision between two vessels.
Three people died on June 12, 2026, after a supply boat collided with a landing craft and sank off the Pasir Panjang Terminal in Singapore, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and reports from The Straits Times and CNA.
The collision occurred in the waters near the Pasir Panjang Terminal, resulting in the supply boat sinking. AsiaOne and TradeWinds News confirmed the vessel went down following the impact with the landing craft.
What caused the sinking off Pasir Panjang Terminal?
The sinking was the direct result of a collision between two vessels. According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, the supply boat sank after striking a landing craft. The incident took place in the vicinity of the Pasir Panjang Terminal, a primary container hub for the city-state.
Reports from The Straits Times and CNA indicated that the impact was severe enough to cause the supply boat to lose buoyancy and sink. Three individuals lost their lives in the accident.
Who was involved in the collision?
The two vessels involved were a supply boat and a landing craft. While the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore confirmed the sinking of the supply boat, specific ownership or registration details for either vessel were not provided in the initial reports from AsiaOne or TradeWinds News.
The casualties occurred on the supply boat, which sank following the collision on June 12, 2026.